We definitely set out to make a great 'radio' record. We set out to write great hooky choruses-but with verses that said something.

I went through that stage every teenager goes through: Who am I? What am I? Where do I fit in? In my case I had to deal with newspapers saying I looked fat or tired or my hair was a mess. People always criticize: they either love you, or they don't. But you have to block that out and concentrate on the work. And I feel I am doing good work, and I'm finally getting to see who I really am.

When I first came out with Blue, everyone compared me to Patsy Cline, which is the biggest honor, 'cause I've always looked up to her.

There comes a time in every life we find the heart we're looking for.

I need honor and love in my life from somebody who's playin' for keeps. What I'm searching for is a man who'll stand by me: who will walk through the fire and be my flame in the night. I won't settle for less than what I deserve: a friend and a lover who'll love me for the rest of my life.

I believe above the storm, the smallest prayer will still be heard. I believe that someone in that great somewhere hears every word.

Without you, there'd be no sun in my sky, there would be no love in my life, there'd be no world left of me.