The song could start with a riff that I base the song around. Or a chord progression or a melody I have, I just write a story about it. Lyric-wise, it's cool to have someone else's input too.

Just never give up. Try to believe in yourself and don't let negativity wear you down.

At school I had a really hard time being a guitar player. It’s like being a male ballerina in a way. It’s not the norm.

It's a guy thing, playing the guitar. Being a female and trying to go to the same auditions as the guys, it's pretty hard.

Sometimes I write from personal experience, but so much depends on what mood I'm in. If I'm in a good mood, I'll write happier songs.

It's such a great feeling being able to play shows for a great cause to help people in need. If we all try to help one another the world will be a much better place.

This PRS is perfect for anyone who wants an awesome quality, versatile, rockin' guitar at an affordable price. I love it; try it out!

I wanted to have all the songs to be the strongest they could be and all the choruses to be catchy. One of those records you could put in your car and just drive and not have to change it.

You have to think outside the box. The world is changing every day, the music industry is so different but I think the more creative you are the better.

I think it is so great when artists use their voice to help other people and it is really great to be a part of the benefit.

I listen to everything. My I-Pod's really diverse-from guitar instrumentals to Rascal Flatts to Usher.

It's late at night when the memory comes for me, like it always seems to when the relief of sleep seems ready to draw me under.

I planned my whole future around Adam, ' she said now, quietly. 'And now I have nothing.''No, ' I told her, 'now you just don't have Adam. There's a big difference, Lissa. You just can't see it yet.

By their fruits ye shall know them.

It's hard to force creativity and humor.

Other men it is said have seen angels, but I have seen thee and thou art enough.

If logic itself is created rather than being inborn, it follows that the first task of education is to form reasoning.

I never concerned myself with other people's decisions.

The Navy-Marine Corps team is unique in history because its mobility and versatility permit it to make a contribution in virtually every medium of warfare: land, sea and air.

A son can bear with equanimity the loss of his father, but the loss of his inheritance may drive him to despair.

Anyone who has been given the gift of being opposite an actor who gives and gives, it just makes you better.