The first time that I appeared on stage, it scared me to death. I really didn't know what all the yelling was about. I didn't realize that my body was moving. It's a natural thing to me. So to the manager backstage I said, "What'd I do? What'd I do?" And he said, "Whatever it is, go back and do it again."

So many kids and adults, too, have gotten just about one of the roughest breaks that can happen to a person. We can help these people.

I'll never feel comfortable taking a strong drink, and I'll never feel easy smoking a cigarette. I just don't think those things are right for me.

People ask me where I got my singing style. I didn't copy my style from anybody.

I don't feel I'll live a long life. That's why I have to get what I can from every day.

I can't sing very well but I'd like to try.

I’m so lucky to be in the position to give. It’s really a gift to give.