[The Catholic religion] was something I carried with me, never forgot, brought into my music. And it's been in my music ever since.

Use it, Rosie, that's what it's there for.

You ride in a limousine the first time, it's a big thrill but after that it's just a stupid car.

I always look terrible before the show. That's when I feel worst. And after the show it's like a million bucks. Simple as that. You feel a little tired but you never feel better. Nothing makes me feel as good as those hours between when you walk offstage, until I go to bed. That's the hours that I live for.

I didn't know if it would be a success-ful one, or what the stages would be, but I always saw myself as a lifetime musician and songwriter.

Nothing matters in the whole wide world when you're in love with a Jersey girl.

We're gonna play some pool, skip some school, act real cool, stay out all night, it's gonna be alright.