Everybody wants you to do good things, but in a small town you pretty much graduate and get married. Mostly you marry, have children and go to their football games.

Children are easily influenced, and I always want to do things I can be proud to show my kids someday.

When I wake up in a bad mood, I try not to stay in one. Learn to make the best of what you have.

There are many lessons to learn. Naming just one is next to impossible. However, learning to love and be loved is a good starting point. It will encompass much.

I wasn't a great background singer.

My family and my friends are most important to me. These people are my foundation.

I'm able to shift gears from mom to performer to mom pretty quickly.