Joy comes from places you least expect it. Its usually the simple things, like watching my son play basketball or going through Central Park when the blossoms are blooming.

I go to a very visual place when I'm singing. It's very cinematic and I get this feeling of space. I love when music does that.

I still hold on to the idea that a record can really change the way I feel.

I often find myself on my knees praying to something or someone to not be in control.

I think Depeche Mode music somehow appeals to the oddball, to the person who is looking for something a little bit different.

I have the urge to still be part of the world, the universe, of life. Through music I have the feeling that I come a little closer to that.

New York is a great place to feel inspired all the time.

Vocally, I really like going into the darker side of myself.

I have to feel the audience. I enjoy that feeling of community.

Really, what I'm always drawn to is the voice - PJ Harvey , Björk . If the voice interests me, then I'm interested to listen to what's happening.

I do use texting as a great way to communicate quickly, but I dont Twitter or anything.

Where darkness had once overshadowed many of us, the radiant light of Christ exposed the truth that not one of us is truly ever alone.

If you asked me for my New Year Resolution, it would be to find out who I am.

Enabling is the enemy of motivation.

True values are not taught and declared, they evolve through the acts and interaction of the living, they are understood at a near tacit level by those who live them.

They have rejected that power and sought to convince women of the exact opposite, that they are powerless.

Looking ahead, I can see more and more instances where I will disagree with the president.

Temper justice with mercy.

God exists, though He defies reason.

Sovereignty must be redefined if states are to cope with globalisation.

It seems that fiction no longer produces work that makes one feel the human condition deeply.