My mother had a beautiful, soothing voice that made me melt.

I am trying to teach my children to feel a responsibility for their fellow human beings and a sense of connection with ... the world around them.

Having felt people's love and support first hand through difficult moments in my life makes me feel it's our responsibility to help one another.

Everything that an artist does is a risk. Some people want you to stay the same. If you want to evolve, they want to keep you in a certain place.

Because it's one thing when you - oh, I love this tune. But then when you go to sing it, it's got to have something really personal. Then down to 25, and then to pick the final ones I just picked the ones that were more personal, that had something to do with my life.

There is nothing better than humor to keep a marriage going.

You've got to believe. Never be afraid to dream.