That is what I liked about being on stage. I was comfortable there, and I could be myself with confidence.

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.

I believe we all have one address and that is Earth.

Learning how to transcend consciousness to a higher consciousness is a blissful journey and the ultimate essence of life.

Jim Bakker came along. He said, Jessica Hahn, listen. You're a virgin. As God as my witness. He said, We need a girl that we can trust.

I don't want to have lived in vain like most people. I want to be useful or bring enjoyment to all people, even those I've never met. I want to go on living even after my death!

If you have the capacity to tremble with indignation every time that an injustice is committed in the world, then we are comrades.

Ecstasy cannot be constant, or it would kill.

The Lord shall have made his American Israel high above all nations which he hath made.

I am not one who - who flamboyantly believes in throwing a lot of words around.

My inspirations don't come from outer space, they just come to me. I have no idea why they come when they do.

We must always base our commitment in the center of our own being, or else no commitment will be ultimately authentic.