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I'm too vain, one of my biggest sins, but it saved me; I can see what excess does.
I like girls, but I prefer having a girlfriend. I like having someone I can spoil.
I never want to pick an easy song. I want to continue to challenge myself vocally.
I stand behind all the lyrics I've ever written; I don't have a problem with that.
I'm glad I am crazy, it keeps me trying. I despise trendies, I know they're lying.
Acting and singing are actually very similar because they're both telling a story.
I'm 100 million percent not homophobic. I despise that label being attached to me.
I really want to do acting, and I don't want to be typecast because of my tattoos.
I have people telling me what I can and can't do, what music I can and can't make.
The opportunity for brotherhood presents itself every time you meet a human being.
Patriotism does not mean giving blind loyalty and a blank check to George W. Bush.
I think Noam Chomsky is a national treasure - make that an international treasure.
I'm not afraid to have no make-up on and no hair. I just want to be stripped back.
I was always meant to be a mom. As soon as I had my kids, it just felt so natural.
I do make a really great bolognese, and the key is putting good 'ol wine in there.
I like any reaction I can get with my music. Just anything to get people to think.
I've never had a humble opinion. If you've got an opinion, why be humble about it?
I would like to be able to do a song with Ray Charles, before we both get too old.
Society wants to categorize everything, but to me it's all African-American music.
You write to help yourself think better, then think to help yourself write better.
I am having the time of my life and can't wait to perform live for all of my fans.
I could not separate myself off stage from myself on stage, as so many actors can.
I don't really like wearing bikinis. And if you don't either, don't make yourself.
I love doing collaborations - it's always good to do something that's out the box.
Growing up too fast and I do recall, Wishin' time would stop right in it's tracks.
It's tough enough to have a relationship, and it hurts enough to have it not work.
How can you look at the Texas legislature and still believe in intelligent design?
Staying busy keeps me away from being bored, which used to be a lot of my problem.
When you see stuff that's wrong... it's just wrong, man. You gotta point that out.
Never ignore your intuition about friendships and people's intentions towards you.
I am pop, but like to shake things up a bit - funky things people wouldn't expect.
Every one has a gift for something, even if it is the gift of being a good friend.
I actually don't go to shows anymore. Rock concerts have lost their appeal for me.
I do what I love for a living, and I also get to build BMX bikes in my spare time.
Recognize this as a holy gift and celebrate this chance to be alive and breathing.
I want to headline Bonnaroo. I just want to do it more than anything in the world.
I don’t want to be special. I don’t want to look special. I’m happy with just ‘me’
Only time, education and plenty of good schooling will make anti-segregation work.
I have my own definition of God, but I believe God is whatever you want Him to be.
Funk, gospel, blues is all out of slavery times, out of depression, out of sorrow.
All the time, there was the weight of my community's expectations on my shoulders.
When we fully realize who God is, we learn that each of us is a child of the King!
Oh, I offended you with my opinion? You should hear the the ones I keep to myself.
I would never have gone anywhere if it hadn't been for Mother's faith and support.
it follows that if you aren't happy with yourself, you won't be happy with others.
I've just always sung - just always sung. My voice has always been my best friend.
My mother gave me a ukulele at age eight, and I sang the popular tunes of the day.
People have the strength to overcome their bodies. Their beauty is in their minds.
Patience is timing, just being humble and being the most quiet person in the room.
I can take too big a step. I can try to be too cool, and people won't accept that.