People really don't have to give you anything, so appreciate what people give you.

Actually, most of the people who go to see the contest are not from here,

Sometimes, what you're looking for is already there.

It really is an honor if I can be inspirational to a younger singer or person. It means I've done my job.

When God loves you, what can be better than that?

I sing to the realists; people who accept it like it is.