"After reading Eminem's autobiography, which I did because I'm so interested in him as an artist, I respect him a lot. Even though he seems angry and mad, he's had to fight so many demons in his life."

"I would go visit my mom on Sundays, and my brother was working on stuff. I'd go in there and sing a little melody, then we started working with words and the next thing you know it was just born organically without really trying."

"The Wreckoning is a darker song. But the record is positive."

"It could be fun to sing with Prince or Michael Jackson. Justin Timberlake has an amazing new sound now."

"Politics aside, it will be hard for any new liberal radio network to outdo the professionalism of NPR."

"Inspiration is one thing and you can't control it, but hard work is what keeps the ship moving. Good luck means, work hard. Keep up the good work."

"God always strives together with those who strive."

"Life doesn't require that we be the best, only that we try our best."