What I do as a songwriter is a constant force in my life, that I'm grateful to have.

I'm fascinated by the whole concept of snake handling. When you read about the Pentecostal snake handlers, what strikes you the most is their commitment.

I'm just like everyone. I like to feel togetherness with someone.

So few people are truly themselves when they're in the spotlight.

I'm not just a doormat. I'm not just being stepped on all over the place. If you look at the bulk of my material, it's about trying to find some strength through that.

People let their own hang-ups become the obstacles between them and personal happiness.

As it turns out, now is the moment you've been waiting for

I guess you could write a good song if your heart hadn't been broken, but I don't know of anyone whose heart hasn't been broken.

The perfect man? A poet on a motorcycle.

First thing, I throw on some jeans, a T-shirt and my Keds sneakers and make coffee. That is actually my favorite time of day. That is when I do my songwriting, when I am in writing mode.

Have compassion for everyone you meet, even if they don’t want it.

If your man is a sports enthusiast, you may have to resign yourself to his spouting off in a monotone on a prize fight, football game or pennant race.

You have to try, you have to try everything you can.

I couldn't fault her for believing, because I had to imagine i was nice to have that illusion still intact.

I think there are many more stories still to be told about women.

The problem with the press is that they can't tell the difference between a bicycle crash and the end of civilization.

In my time as Archbishop of Canterbury I've seen a growing sense of unity and mission.

If you're uncertain and a [Donald] Trump skeptic, you think you know what, this administration is going to be better than I expected.

Detached reflection cannot be demanded in the presence of an uplifted knife.

I would loved to have played with Scholes. He plays the game the way it should be played and at his peak he was the best midfield player in the world.

Fear of the unknown is the greatest fear of all.