I write a little something every day, even though I don't write a song [every day]. Everything inspires me. I'll come up with a line, or somebody will say something that will trigger something.

God has his plans and his reasons. Sometimes we are supposed to go through things so that we learn lessons.

I just always knew I was going to be a star. I was always going to be rich so I could buy things for Mommy and Daddy, so that I could buy them a big house and we could have things.

I was very honored to get to be part of 'American Idol.'

I figure if I keep my health, I have no intention of retiring. I love to work. I want to be like Bob Hope.

I try to be good at it, whatever part I'm playing - even in my daily life or when the spotlight hits me on the stage to perform - I gotta be alive every second in this world. With or without the applause!

I'm comfortable in my own skin, no matter how far it's stretched. Ha ha.