I really believe that happiness comes from things that cannot taken away from you.

Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts.

Passion is momentary love is enduring.

Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.

Just do the best you can. No one can do more than that.

Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.

Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.

Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.

Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who'll argue with you.

It's what you learn after you know it all that counts.

Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character.

...the sole test of music is its power to exalt the soul.

I never did anything in life to anyone's imagination.

Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.

To be wounded by the suffering of others is a gift of the Holy Spirit.

I watch Letterman. Once in a while, on the odd night, I'll catch the Food Network and watch 'Ace of Cakes, ' which I'm kind of obsessed with.

A lot of sad stories in a row - that wears on you.

I feel like my music is just an extension of my acting. I treat the songs like scenes that tell a story... it's very similar.

If you think your picture needs something, take something out.

God is the shield of the nonviolent.