The process is the most beautiful part.

Greatness occurs when your children love you, when your critics respect you and when you have peace of mind.

I went with Lionel Hampton for three years. Out of that came a trip to Europe.

Not one ounce of my self worth depends on your acceptance of me.

Let's not get too full of ourselves. Let's leave space for God to come into the room.

You Make Your Mistakes To Learn How To Get To The Good Stuff

I learned real early why God gave us two ears and one mouth, because you're supposed to listen twice as much as you talk.

Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old shared a little of what he is good at doing.

I've always thought that a big laugh is a really loud noise from the soul saying, "Ain't that the truth."

The only music I don't like is bad music.

Every day, my daddy told me the same thing. 'Once a task is just begun, never leave it till it's done. Be the labour great or small, do it well or not at all.'

To be strong, find strength within yourself.

If some event happens and it seems really important to me and moving to me, I'll write it down in my lyric book knowing that it will come out in a song.

To worship God is to admit that we are entirely contrary to Him, and that He is willing to make us like Himself.

A measuring jug is also vital when cooking rice, as this is always measured by volume rather than by weight

The eleventh commandment, "Thou shalt not be found out" is despicable, but nevertheless, it is the one thing you can never get away from.

That's how we stay young these days: murder and suicide.

Protected by hundred bodyguards, even a chick can show some courage! That's also the secret of why some head of states look brave!

I mean we cant even rock them shoes if it dont got a comma on the price tag ya know. I mean.. I mean but then again who looks at the price tag ya know?

Sometimes the child in one behaves a certain way and the rest of oneself follows behind, slowly shaking its head.

Drink in the beauty of friendship. In this world of constant change, we need the comfort of friendship more than ever before.