Cause I am strong and I can prove it And I got my dreams to see me through It's just a mountain, I can move it And with faith enough there's nothing I can't do And I can see the light of a clear blue morning And I can see the light of brand new day I can see the light of a clear blue morning And everything's gonna be all right It's gonna be okay [lyrics from "Light of a Clear Blue Morning"]

I was probably 7 years old when I started playing the guitar and writing some serious songs.

My songs are like my children - I expect them to support me when I'm old.

Everybody has a purpose.

I always loved books. I don't remember learning to read, it was just something I always did. I was hungry for knowledge, I guess, and information; I was a curious kid. I still am.

I am a seeker, a poor, sinful creature, there is no weaker than I.

Life is a song to me.