Heroes represent the best of ourselves, respecting that we are human beings. A hero can be anyone from Gandhi to your classroom teacher, anyone who can show courage when faced with a problem. A hero is someone who is willing to help others in his or her best capacity.

I don't want to dream anymore, I want my life to be real!

During my sabbatical, I spent two years not listening to my songs at all.

I hated it when people tried to force me out when I wasn't ready. It was very painful, and it actually pushed me away from doing so.

I used to look at gay men and think, 'I'm not like that, I don't want to be like that, that's not me.'

Love, acceptance, friends, two kids that I love. I have to take care of myself for them. I've also been a vegetarian for two years.

Buddhism has a very beautiful teaching that says the worst thing you can do to your soul is to tell someone their faith is wrong.