Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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If something gets under my own skin, and keeps reoccurring, it starts to take on a certain weight and value, and I think, "I have to put this in the song. I have no choice but to mention Greek Cypriots in this song." It's a little internal challenge to myself. Like creating little imaginary rituals in yourself to help the song go from nonexisting to existing.

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I just pay attention to what's in my head. That's my number-one rule.

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I think life is a wondrous thing. I'm happy to try pretty hard.

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I really believe there's more honesty in one live show than there may be in my whole output.

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Sometimes I think I don't have much choice in the matter. It's just what happens, and I'm following my instincts the whole time.

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