Hymns have always sounded like sung spells to me. I never felt included in the magic of the God songs I heard growing up – I knew I was going to hell before anyone ever told me that I was. People found comfort in this all-knowing source, but I felt frightened and found out. I developed some weird and very dramatic complexes. Perfume Genius Read Quote
God has ordained that Satan have a long leash with God holding on to the leash because he knows that when we walk in and out of those temptations, struggling with both the physical effects that they bring and the moral effects that they bring, more of God’s glory will shine. John Piper Read Quote
My mother played piano at home; she came from a musical family. Her father, who I never met, was a conductor and composer. Ludovico Einaudi Read Quote
Surf music at the time that I did it wasn’t mainstream, nor were the Cheech and Chong albums. The risk comes from having the ability to do something that hadn’t been done before that I thought was either interesting as an art form or just should be done. Lou Adler Read Quote
It’s a blessing and a curse when your first big public album does so well. ‘Twentysomething’ sold four million copies – I think we were hoping to sell 80,000. And it’s still selling. In some ways, you’ll always be defined by that. Jamie Cullum Read Quote
I’m happy. I’ve had a great career. I adore my family. My closest friends from decades ago remain my closest friends. Cristina Saralegui Read Quote
I always said I was good football player, I’m fine as an actor, but I’m a great dad. Dean Cain Read Quote
I never really called people out. It was more along the lines of teasing a person. It started for me in fifth grade on the basketball court. Keyshawn Johnson Read Quote
Leaving a great organization and a lucrative contract is not easy, but it allows me to take a deep breath and work on things that can make me a better driver and a better person. Kurt Busch Read Quote
