Singing is good for the soul. It's the first thing I do every morning, after my blessings and my grace. I put music on and I sing.

You shouldn't make fun of people who have issues.

I get an abundance of e-mail every day, some say 'dear Richard, can you call my husband, he weighs 400 pounds...' or 'my 14-year-old is 200 pounds...' or 'I just got divorced, no one wants me, I am 500 pounds.' So I pick up the phone and I call people.

Everyone has a story that makes me stronger. I know that the work I do is important and I enjoy it, but it is nice to hear the feedback of what we do to inspire others.

I'm like a stuffed toy. You've never met me, but if you did, you'd just want to take me home and put me in your child's room.

When the king gets depressed, he doesn't call for his wife. He doesn't call for the cook. He calls for the court jester.

No one is perfect... absolutely no one. Like precious stones, we have a few flaws, but why focus on that? Focus on what you like about yourself, and that will bring you happiness and peace.