You continue to evolve with each album that goes by and, as an artist, you continue to expand with every recording project.

When I got into my early 20s, I was going to bed one nightI was still drinking, still using drugs, and probably was drunk or high or both when I just picked up the Bible and started reading to go to sleep. I was amazed at how well I slept, but even beyond that, the next day, there was this peace of mind that was still there that I wasnt used to.

You dont have to get beat up as many times as I did to come to your senses. Certainly I wish Id come to mine earlier than I did.

I never thought of having platinum albums and winning awards. I just wanted to write songs and sing when I started out in the music business.

History will tell the story, America will always stand.

I never thought I'd be a good influence on anybody with anything I did or said or sang.

You continue to evolve with each album that goes by and, as an artist, you continue to expand with every recording project.