Glory to he who brings dispute.
I've been fortunate to live a very full professional life. Most of it has happened through God's graciousness and not from something I've imagined.
If there's something more awaiting me in the future, I'd rather leave it up to God since what He creates is far better than my imagination.
Learn your craft well. Take care of your own business. Success (popularity) is fleeting for most, but longevity lies in a quality craft with integrity. Oh, and don't take yourself too seriously.
I'm so honored to have been a part of something so meaningful that helped to keep so many families and loved ones connected.
I enjoyed all of the tours and learned something from everyone.
When I stay focused and honest about who I am and the image that I hope to portray, then I won't find myself stranded in unfamiliar territory chasing money or popularity. If the work that you do is quality, then you'll be rewarded. It's also good to stretch musically within the realm of your ability, but not if it compromises your integrity.
One of my realizations in such an earthy atmosphere was that many of the burning theological issues in the church were neither burning nor theological.
How and when to try new things and to what degree are critical. . . Too soon and too radical a change and you may not master anything or develop a style.
Life is a vexatious trap; when a thinking man reaches maturity and attains to full consciousness he cannot help feeling that he is in a trap from which there is no escape.
I believe that poetry is a primal impulse within us all.