That's one of the things I love about being a songwriter first, last and always, because whether I do it or not, if someone does a great job on it, my work is done.

I listen to both oldies and contemporary stations. I enjoy listening to current stuff because there's an energy to it that's inspiring.

You've got to get up every morning with a smile on your face And show the world all the love in your heart.

I'm like a plant, I reach for the sun.

When my soul was in the lost-and-found You came along to claim it.

I still believe that everyone is beautiful in some way and by seeing the beauty in others we make ourselves more beautiful.

Do the things you believe in, in the name of love. And know that, you aren't alone. We all have doubts and fears.

My life has been a tapestry of rich and royal hue, an everlasting vision of the ever changing view.

Not only do you want to leave the audience wanting more, you want to leave yourself wanting more.

It's a very worthy cause. This should happen, and I do believe that tenacity counts. Not going away matters.

Tonight the light of love is in your eyes, But will you love me tomorrow?

Love and Compassion – these are the greatest education a person can ever have.

When I write after dark", observed Cyril Connolly, "the shades of evening scatter their purple through my prose

I am not doddery... doddery I am not!

Music is magic. It's my favourite drug: it really has an effect on me mentally and physically. It's such a rush.

The child is the spiritual builder of mankind, and obstacles to his free development are the stones in the wall by which the soul of man has become imprisoned.

I can't imagine any greater fear Than waking up without you here And though the sun would still shine on My whole world would all be gone

Cruelty is fed, not weakened, by tears.

The truth never becomes clear as long as we assume that each one of us, individually, is the center of the universe.

Experience by itself teaches nothing.