I think it has a lot to do with determination. I treat people the way I want to be treated and believe if you work hard you can have the things you want in life.

I didn't have a lot to do with the first record.

I picked and co-wrote the songs that if I was a guy who would be spending my hard-earned money buying an album I would want to hear.

I was so happy and content with in life playing music. Music was always my first job and my day gig was my second job.

I'd like to expand on doing what I love and venture out a bit more. I would like to play consistantly good music. Eventually someday I would like to open up a school and teach kids about music.

I think I started lip-synching about halfway through the first day, and it's not as easy as you think it would be. But it's definitely better than a day job.

I think America did a great job. I think Carrie Underwood fits the bill of American Idol. She's a wonderful girl, and she's gonna have a great career.

But whatever the Lord throws at me right now, I think I've been given more blessings than I ever deserved. If he wants to top it off with anything - boy, girl - I would love either of them.

Just practice hard and stay grounded. Treat people like you want to be treated and work hard.

It's not just about waking up and trying to be a star... It's practice, practice, practice.

I try to be a better dad and husband than I do pretend rock star.

No tear, is a wasted tear, if it spills out for love, whether in good times or bad.

It's just a matter of willpower. The day you decide it's over, it's over. You never get over it.

Fortune favors the prepared mind.

Well, my brother started acting before I did.

How folks lay claim to a loved one is they give you a name of their own. They figure to label you as their property.

Determination, with an optimistic attitude is the key to success.

Let us be a little humble; let us think that the truth may not perhaps be entirely with us.

We can change the world one laugh at a time.

The world is absolutely out of control now and is not going to be saved by any reason or unreason.

I write down everything I eat and count the calories so I don't go over a certain amount. Everyone should do this if they are dieting or not. I think we all would be shocked by it.