I don't believe in luck. ... It's persistence, hard work, and not forgetting your dream.

In complete darkness we are all the same, it is only our knowledge and wisdom that separates us, don't let your eyes deceive you.

I truly felt that was going to be my last tour. So here we are again and I'm saying this will probably be my last tour. That's truly the way I'm looking at it.

There are artists, true performers that have come before me who have been a big inspiration to me. I hope I do the same for others.

There are two sides of the Velvet Rope. Those who want to be on the other side and those who are on the other side.

I've never been one for keeping a journal, so my songs were my journals. They allowed me to express my feelings and let people know what was going on with me. I knew that somebody would relate.

I was out once and had wine and I got sick to my stomach, and I vowed I would never drink again.