Even victors are by victories undone.
And I am left behind Corrupted crushed and blind All for a dream That in truth was never really mine.
There's no life without humour. It can make the wonderful moments of life truly glorious, and it can make tragic moments bearable.
The thing I hate most is false modesty. The artists who are, like, "Oh, you know, I'm really not that good. Oh, I can't believe I'm here. " I find it vaguely sinister, even.
I am always writing; if you want to survive in this business, you need to keep working, keep creating and never stop the output.
I would love to have a number one hit. The truth is if I don't get one, I'll be fine, but at the same time, the truth is that I'm dying for one, as well. But it's worth a shot, I think, while I still have cheekbones.
I like to make the mundane fabulous whenever I can.
My wife thinks I'm a narcissist, but I just think it's hilarious going on YouTube and seeing these covers. There are so many of them - literally hundreds! It's flattering.
Sometimes other people have better ideas.
The principle of give and take is the principle of diplomacy - give one and take ten
Marriage includes a spouse, and often children. But the goal, center, and purpose of marriage is not self, spouse, or children. The ultimate goal of marriage and family is the glory of God. Only when marriage and family exist for God's glory - and not to serve as replacement idols - are we able to truly love and be loved. Remember, neither your child nor your husband (or wife) should be who you worship, but instead who you worship with.