Where the Lord closes a door, somewhere He opens a window.

Miracles are happening every day. I do think that's true. If you can take the time to look. It took me a while to learn that, though some children know it instinctively and they do have wonder when they are kids. But the trouble is, as we grow older, we lose it.

Words are what make the song. I get a personal vision about what the lyrics are about.

Well it's all right to cry. It helps a great deal sometimes.

Sadly I don't sing. I missed it for a long time, but my daughter Emma said something wonderful when I was feeling blue one day: "Mom, you've just found a different way of using your voice, and that's with your books." In a way, she's right. It's just a different way of expressing what I feel about music, individuality, art and all the things I've always loved.

My husband knows me better than anyone.

Behaving like a princess is work. It's not just about looking beautiful or wearing a crown. It's more about how you are inside.