I was in church a little bit as a very young kid, but, as they say in the South, 'it didnt take.' None of it took with me.

I've learned the importance of loving what you do. I have also learned more patience due to the nature of the music business.

The teacher left her wisdom, in the minds of lots of children, and did her best to give them all a better start.

There's a constant contradiction between what feels good and what feels right. But you live with decisions that you make in your life.

I never had peace of mind.

In too deep to see the diamond, down too dark to see the gold. Now he won't let go of the shovel, and he cannot dig out of the hole.

I've been singing since I was 8 years old and working in clubs since I was 14. I've been working full time since I was 16.