Xs were used because there was no mass literacy - a state we are rapidly approaching once more.

People need love. It’s the most powerful emotion in the world.

My life is very complicated. I have a lot of things going on. I am juggling a lot of responsibilities. There is so much going on that it is astounding, it really is.

When I perform, I lose myself. I'm in total control of that stage. I don't think about anything. I know what I want to do from the moment I step out there and I love every minute of it.

I'm a strong person. I'm a warrior and I know what is inside of me.

That’s why I hate to take credit for the songs I’ve written. I feel that somewhere, someplace, it’s been done and I’m just a courier bringing it into the world.

I love animals because all they really want from you is love. Too bad that's even too much to ask for from some people.