[My grandfather -a miner] had black lung, and he didn't talk about it much. It's almost like a combat veteran. But he witnessed some horrific things.
I don't put myself under pressure.
Worrying gets you nowhere. If you turn up worrying about how you're going to perform, you've already lost. Train hard, turn up, run your best and the rest will take care of itself.
Easy is not a option. . No days off. . Never Quit. . Be Fearless. . Talent you have Naturally. . Skill is only developed by hours and hours of Work
Don't think about the start of the race, think about the ending.
Believe in your dreams and that anything is possible.
I just imagine all the other runners are big spiders, and then I get super scared.
Love is quivering happiness.
You know, we recently played a benefit with my husband, Elvis Costello, and Sir Elton John, who is a mutual friend of ours. Playing with Elvis and Elton and accompanying them with my band was a pretty euphoric experience.
Aspiration gets stuck in some people. It's difficult to think yes. Or up. When all you feel is fight or run.
We are not meant to be seen as God's perfect, bright-shining examples, but to be seen as the everyday essence of ordinary life exhibiting the miracle of His grace.