On my darkest days, I wear my brightest colors.

My music is about a joyful experience. I've learned that if you can affect other people, you should.

You can laugh when I talk, but not when I sing.

You always have to remember - no matter what you're told - that God loves all the flowers, even the wild ones that grow on the side of the highway.

When I perform on stage, I often pretend to be someone other than myself to bring a certain emotion or intent to a song.

When I sing I don't feel like it's me. I feel I am fabulous, like I'm 10 feet tall. I am the greatest. I am the strongest. I am Samson. I'm whoever I want to be.

Before I became famous I had a very full life, and that gave me a lot to pick from. I always use everything. It always comes in handy. Working with animals... Well, I just enjoyed that. That was the most peaceful time.