My father has taught me all the tricks of the boys at an early age, which has made me very careful.

Real talent will get through whatever the obstacles.

My life is so full of surprises, nothing surprises me any more.

When I was 15, I was naive, looked like a grey mouse and felt second choice.

I don't take myself seriously any more. Sometimes I just garden in my knickers and platform shoes.

My parents have a wonderful marriage, for many years. But I can't commit myself for such a long time.

Performing, I can take it or leave it. Horticulture is far more challenging. I'm absolutely fascinated by it.

Dad is my best mate and I can tell Mum absolutely anything. I really appreciate Mum and Dad. Why are we so close? Young parents, I think. The rock business keeps their minds young.

When you're together with someone for some time, you will automatically depend on them as if they were a crutch. And then it ends.

I don't mind being laughed at: that's something I really don't mind, and I think that's kept me sane. My ability to laugh at myself and allow others to laugh at me has been my saving grace.

The record company really pissed me off when they told me to lose weight. I couldn't be bothered with looking a certain way. So I left the business. I don't regret it.

The best way to mend a broken heart is time and girlfriends.

Guns are like thermometers, only instead of measuring body temperatures they measure our fear.

Handshakes, Hugs & Other Touching. Learning how to touch appropriately can elevate your presentation, demonstrate respect, and convey confidence.

I get a kick out of people saying I was funny.

Few challenges facing America and the world are more urgent than combating climate change. The science is beyond dispute and the facts are clear.

I'm competitive at everything.

I wish there were a healthier Republican Party in the state of Oregon.

It is a comely fashion to be glad; Joy is the grace we say to God.

We must be sure to be governed by inner principle and not outer pressure.

Companies that I've been very involved with, that have had a very bad first hire in the first 3 or so employees never recover from it.