Our scars are like the rings in a tree trunk, showing its progress through life. How we heal and move forward through adversity . . . that is what makes the difference.

That's one of the first things that comes out of young people's mouths when they're in love. FOREVER. And that's cool, it's all good-until you get old enough to realize what forever is.

Being a Queen will Always be in Style!

I do strive to think well of my fellow man, but no amount of striving can give me confidence in the wisdom of a congressional vote.

When I count other people's blessings I lose sight of mine.

Nothing can affect my voice, it's so bad.

There was an Old Man with an owl, Who continued to bother and howl; He sate on a rail, and imbibed bitter ale, Which refreshed that Old Man and his owl.

I have scars on my hands from touching certain people.

I grew up in the South with my father; blues and country, that's always been my core. But I had it in me not to do what was expected. I wanted to find my own footing.

I create easily and effortlessly when I let my thoughts come from the loving space of my own heart.

There's something really emotional about not having any sound. That allows, I think, the audience to participate more actively and kind of imagine what are they talking about there?