I think I've got my business notions and my sense for that sort of thing from my dad. My dad never had a chance to go to school. He couldn't read and write. But he was so smart. He was just one of those people that could just make the most of anything and everything that he had to work with.

I know it's corny - but I love 'Jingle Bells!'

I hope life treats you kind, and I hope you have all that you ever dreamed of, and I wish you joy and happiness. But above all of this, I wish you love.

Storms make trees take deeper roots.

I love traveling all over the world; but it's true: there's nothing like home.

Being a star just means that you just find your own special place and that you shine where you are. To me that's what being a star means.

I don't listen to music for fun. I ain't got enough time for fun! I'm always busy writing my own music. I don't try to compete or see what other people are doing.