I've been such an oddball my whole life, but I've always been cool and I've always dressed fairly smartly.

Meanwhile, NBC and I plan to continue our relationship with several new co-ventures including a new music show, while we also explore our ideas for me to create and host a new show of my own. I will not go quietly into the night... expect more great music and entertainment done in my own unique unmistakable and undeniable way. The Voice has given me all the altitude and incentive to do just that. Thanks for the memories and make way for many more!

You have to dream big, wish hard and chase after your goals, because no one is going to do it for you.

Everybody's the same color with the lights off.

I committed crimes of passion and my soul was suspected, But it was thrown out of court because of course the Creator and I connected. He told me, "Fear not for thou art protected. Your life is being requested.

I don't judge people. I don't even judge people on 'The Voice.' I'm a coach. I'm there for constructive criticism and to aid and abet and discover new talent.

Tolerance, compromise, understanding, acceptance, patience - I want those all to be very sharp tools in my shed.