I went to America and got into a band, had success, had hits in Australia.

I've heard from writers and musicians and fans that they think I'm underrated.

I'm thankful for serendipitous moments in my life, where things could've gone the other way.

Puberty hit me very hard, and I basically had no use for school once I discovered the guitar.

I think good art does come from a dark place.

My first crush was Hayley Mills when I was a little kid in England. I used to kiss her picture goodnight.

Once I discovered music, I knew what I wanted to do.

If the timing's right and the gods are with you, something special happens.

I don't think anyone ever feels acknowledged enough.

As I've gotten older, I realize how important my fans are and that I'm here because of them and not the other way around.

If you want something you just have to see it and believe in it and not take no for an answer.

The energy of life is force of faith.

Women who live their lives according to the suffocating religious rules created by men represent one of the saddest tragedies of the whole human history!

It would be narrowness to suppose that an artist can only care for the impressions of those who know the methods of his art as well as feel its effects. Art works for all whom it can touch.

If Obama wanted to make radical changes to America's health long-term, all he has to do is treble the price of sugar and salt.

I loathe gardening, but I love gardens, and I have two beautiful gardens. I can not bear gardening, but I love gardens.

There is no one, after God, who loves us as much as this most loving Mother does.

I am tired of angry feminists. I like my women happy, gregarious... and bathed.

If you can fix a problem with money, it's not really a problem.

[My mother tongue is] Albanian. But, I am equally fluent in Bengali (language of Calcutta) and English.

My biggest pet peeve is inconsiderate people.