Modeling, for me, isn't about being beautiful but creating something interesting for people to look at and think about.

I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my own side, be an advocate for myself and others like me.

I know where I'm going and I know the truth, and I don't have to be what you want me to be. I'm free to be what I want.

For me, every hour is grace. And I feel gratitude in my heart each time I can meet someone and look at his or her smile.

For me, a better democracy is a democracy where women do not only have the right to vote and to elect but to be elected.

I am not an ambitious guy, I have a very laidback attitude; money for me is less important than self-respect and ideals.

I refuse to accept other people's ideas of happiness for me. As if there's a 'one size fits all' standard for happiness.

Run toward the hardest problems. This approach has helped me to learn a tremendous amount from both success and failure.

If you agree with me on 9 out of 12 issues, vote for me. If you agree with me on 12 out of 12 issues, see a psychiatrist.

My mom has always been my support system. She taught me to never give up and to keep pursuing my passions no matter what.

I hate smiling. It makes me feel weak and powerless and small. I've always been like that; I don't smile in any pictures.

There's a difference between beauty and charm. A beautiful woman is one I notice. A charming woman is one who notices me.

To understand me, you have to meet me and be around me. And then only if I'm in a good mood - don't meet me in a bad mood.

I give all the glory to God. It's kind of a win-win situation. The glory goes up to Him and the blessings fall down on me.

If you give me six lines written by the hand of the most honest of men, I will find something in them which will hang him.

People think of border security in very different ways, but to me, it's very simple: border security is national security.

I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.

Purple is my favorite color. It makes me think of spring and summer. A purple dress, eating grapes, lilacs - I love purple.

My mom has always been kind of my backbone. She keeps me strong. She is a mother, a friend. She is really everything to me.

I don't know what's happened to me. I've got a bit more sophisticated in my old age. I like a bit of jasmine tea. I love it.

For me, success is a state of mind. I feel like success isn't about conquering something; it's being happy with who you are.

The serenity prayer, 'God grant me the strength to accept...' That's a prayer that's actually in my car. I say it every day.

In terms of diet, my parents had a restaurant business so I don't eat any junk food - they taught me to appreciate good food.

I was always a good cook from my mum showing me when I was a young lad, but hiring a chef helped me to understand food better.

I have people who love me and people that I love and a man that I love. So in that sense, I feel that I'm pretty well rounded.

Ali even told me in the ring, 'You can't beat me - I'm your Lord.' I just told him, 'Lord, you're in the wrong place tonight.'

I've looked on many women with lust. I've committed adultery in my heart many times. God knows I will do this and forgives me.

It doesn't matter my political views, who I like or dislike: If a president ever asks me to do anything, I'm going to say yes.

In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican.

I would fight for my liberty so long as my strength lasted, and if the time came for me to go, the Lord would let them take me.

For me, life is about being positive and hopeful, choosing to be joyful, choosing to be encouraging, choosing to be empowering.

I am proud of my kids and happy to brag about their achievements. Their success has been an immense source of happiness for me.

I used to be very vain about my thumbs. I have fat thumbs. If there's a movie where you see me on the phone, it's not my hands.

My father told me 'Name your price in the beginning. If it ever gets more expensive than the price you name, get out of there.'

I always knew looking back on my tears would bring me laughter, but I never knew looking back on my laughter would make me cry.

It's a natural blessing. Thanks to God. He gave me this ability of being chubby but still being fast and being able to hit hard.

I've been absolutely terrified every moment of my life - and I've never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do.

People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.

I take things like honor and loyalty seriously. It's more important to me than any materialistic thing or any fame I could have.

I don't want people to think that I think I'm this great drummer because, to me, I'm just a kid playing drums, and I love music.

A simple life is good with me. I don't need a whole lot. For me, a T-shirt, a pair of shorts, barefoot on a beach and I'm happy.

Come Fairies, take me out of this dull world, for I would ride with you upon the wind and dance upon the mountains like a flame!

I used to trust people easily, but now I'm a little careful because some experiences have taught me to not trust anyone blindly.

Rock and roll music, if you like it, if you feel it, you can't help but move to it. That's what happens to me. I can't help it.'

If people are going to judge me without fully understanding the content of my character, then their opinion just isn't worth it.

Let no one weep for me, or celebrate my funeral with mourning; for I still live, as I pass to and fro through the mouths of men.

Life and death appeared to me ideal bounds, which I should first break through, and pour a torrent of light into our dark world.

I love to do something that's challenging to myself, and just to see the success, it makes me go harder and harder the next time.

I stopped believing in Santa Claus when I was six. Mother took me to see him in a department store and he asked for my autograph.

And the idea of just wandering off to a cafe with a notebook and writing and seeing where that takes me for awhile is just bliss.

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