People are intimidated when they first meet me, but it doesn't take them long to realise I'm just an average person.

There's nothing to compare to live music, there just isn't anything.

That's why you find a lot of entertainers are insecure, because it's the perfect camouflage for insecurity.

I had a fear of being alone.

Well, we all know that self-esteem comes from what you think of you, not what other people think of you.

The scripture that God used to save me was Isaiah 7.14, which today is still my favourite verse in the Bible.

God allows circumstances to build us up. God has got our back.

At first I was afraid, I was petrified, kept thinking I could never live without you by my side. But then I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong, and I grew strong.

All through my young life I wanted to sing, although nobody in my family knew it.

I've got all my life to live and I've got all my love to give

When I'm on stage, all is right with the world.

All little girls should be told they are pretty, even if they aren't.

In every job relationship or life situation there is inevitably some turbulence. Learn to laugh at it. It is part of what you do and who you are

Every intentional act is a magical act.

There are things I back off from trying to talk about, you know. Particularly my own work. Also, there may be things better left unsaid. At times I'd much rather talk about other (people's) work.

The camp is the space that is opened when the state of exception begins to become the rule.

In honour I gained them, and in honour I will die with them.

Be good now, Potty...Weasel King.

The day I got called up to the majors I wasn't feeling well. I had gone out with my friends for 'sodas' the night before.

I do not plan any painting, but begin with layers of textures and colors. As I layer the colors, something is suggested to me from within, and that is how it evolves.

I miss going to church, but I think the Lord understands.