I really learned that you should seize the moment; you should be present in the moment.

Singing has opened so many doors for me. And that's definitely a true passion of mine. It's a natural, God-given gift.

I always like to serve the people some good soul music, and Christmas was just the cherry on top.

Acquiring knowledge through the centuries has influenced human society more than all other factors.

... if sin had a taste she’d found it.

When you read the Bible, read for quality not quantity.

Our species needs, and deserves, a citizenry with minds wide awake and a basic understanding of how the world works.

Im as country as a dozen eggs.

I always like the current one [collection] the most, that's just my nature!

I don't give a damn about marriage. But I do care about honor.

When I first moved to New York I wanted to be a dancer, I danced professionally for years, living a hand-to-mouth existence.

Faith as tiny as a grain of sand allows us to move mountains.

Always will I dig for reasons to applaud; never will I scratch for excuses to gossip. When I am tempted to criticize I will bite on my tongue; when I am moved to praise I will shout from the roofs.