Music in general and lately opera in particular fills my soul with hope and inspiration.

Put positive energy out into the world. If everybody did that, we would be in harmony.

I never know what will happen. I have fallen on my face - not literally, thank goodness! - many times. But I always survive. And I don't let it stop me.

Nothing matters as long as you are kind and authentic. If you are, then you did your best, and that is all you can do.

Love is all that matters.

I try to be mindful in my daily life, trying to stay more present and have more intention. It keeps me calm, and I feel less whipped about by my emotions.

It is important to me to keep trying to push myself to try lots of new musical styles and approaches. To keep growing. It is my version of jumping out of planes.

When you walk a tightrope, you don't want to be eating buttered popcorn.

Progress however slow is still progress, but be it for the better if sped up quicker.

I write songs for people who drive in cars. I really do.

My life is a contribution.

It is a singular fact that most men of action incline to the theory of fatalism, while the greater part of men of thought believe in providence.

Who owns your time owns your mind. Change your time and you change your mind. Change your mind and you change your world.

There's something in music which is obviously beyond language itself. It's communication in its purest form.

Having God's unconditional love does not mean you have God's unconditional approval.

Whatever you write about me, don't make it sad.

I want to help promote Korean music around the world.