I write from what's in my heart. I write what I love and have always done that.

Don't Fall in Love with a Dreamer

She's got Greta Garbo's standoff sighs, she's got Bette Davis eyes.

I never had any other thought in my mind. I was gonna write songs, I was gonna be a star and a singer and I never thought of doing anything else.

I'll be here where the heart is

Acting? No, it is not for me. I would be terrible.

I love to write, to sing, to make music. Not to act: I am horrible.

Hope you're pleased with the crumbs she throws you.

The European public has always been great to me.

Nashville has a great creative atmosphere. It's a small, close-knit music community that you can't find anywhere else.

Fall several times doesn't matter, how many times you stand up matters

Some days I don't know what is greater.My wisdom, or my stupidity.

This is not a meritocracy.

In taking our human nature upon Himself, [Jesus] showed us what we might become, what God intended us to be.

Waking up in good health this morning is truly enough reason for you to walk around with a big smile on your face.

Pretending to care what men think is an art. It takes moments to learn, but lifetimes to master. I’d like to believe I’m an expert.

Fake feeling good. ... You're going to have to learn to fake cheerfulness. Believe it or not eventually that effort will pay off: you'll actually start feeling happier.

I think the theme that I was attracted to in 'Beautiful Creatures' was you claim yourself. In my opinion, I think that's a really valid idea and I'm glad that that's our foundation.

You should celebrate the end of a love affair as they celebrate death in New Orleans, with songs, laughter, dancing and a lot of wine.