When I'm on stage, all is right with the world.

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

I have been to more than 80 countries, and there is not one-not one-that I didn't have women coming up to me sharing stories of overcoming major abuse, a bad marriage turning good, etc.

And if one day there's distanceBetween your hand and mine, When our hands join once again, My heart and soul will shine.

Freedom from sin is real

By the time that adorable steak and I had become one flesh I could have taken on the whole Valmy clan singlehanded.

But an old age serene and bright, and lovely as a Lapland night, shall lead thee to thy grave.

Drowning yourself won't help, she told herself sternly. Now, drowning Will, on the other hand.

For one to control one's thoughts and feelings means one can actually control one's atmosphere and all who walk into its sphere of influence.

I'm a peaceful person once work ethic is established. If people are around me and whatever I'm doing is efficient, then I'm extremely peaceful.

I belong to the tribe of Levi.

If life is a battle, then my inner scars are medals for valor, for swiftness, for courage, for passion. Evil is the dark-haired brother of Good; they walk hand in hand—always.

We have to embrace the good over the bad. That has to be one's personal project.