Let there be no inscription upon my tomb; let no man write my epitaph: no man can write my epitaph.
I used to play violin, but I wasn't very good! I'm starting to learn guitar.
The things I see every day inspire my sound and lyrics, like certain people and situations that stick out in my mind. There are also certain musicians I love whose music and styles inspire me.
I wanted to give people a taste of my own music through the sound and style of my covers.
It's just me and I try to be myself when I'm singing.
It's quite hard to have your mom as a teacher - it's like, she's not necessarily a "real teacher" for me. But she'd always teach me to really hear the music, and develop my ear, and to try and hear the harmonics of the piano. That was the main thing.
I think it was when I was 12 when I entered a singing competition. I sang my own original song for an audience of 1,000 people.
Sick or well, blind or seeing, bond or free, we are here for a purpose and however we are situated, we please God better with useful deeds than with many prayers or pious resignation. The temple or church is empty unless the good of life fills it. . . holy if only. . . we offer the only sacrifices ever commanded-the love that is stronger than hate and the faith that overcometh doubt.
I never look at the glass as half empty or half full. I look to see who is pouring the water and deal with them.
Lie not down wearied 'neath Woe's weeping willow; work with a stout heart and resolute will.
The land is dearer for the sea, The ocean for the shore.