Yes, I've worked hard; and yes, I may have achieved a certain level of success-but I'm very clear about the fact that none of it would be worth it without doing the things that keep me close to God.

I think it's really important to treat yourself with respect because sometimes people can get down on themselves

No one can understand what’s the best thing for you to do, other than yourself.

And remember, even when you can't sing, you can always plant a tree

More than fans, they felt like a team of morale-boosters who would always be around to remind me of my own worth

Relationships are about helping motivate each other to be all that you can be

The worst part of fame is not always knowing what I’m doing the next day