"I'm constantly learning, and that is the greatest gift of life in my opinion - to always be learning and growing."

"I think it's important to remember that Christianity was based in love and tolerance and forgiveness and acceptance."

"I auditioned for a solo in church and got it. I was about seven and I sang a song called, 'Jesus, I Heard You Had a Big House' and I remember people standing up at the end and me thinking, 'Oh, I think I'm going to like this.' That's how it all began. Sounds funny to say you got your start in church, but I did."

"If you can learn to love yourself and all the flaws, you can love other people so much better. And that makes you so happy."

"As a complete product of Issaquah public schools, there is absolutely no way I would be here if I didn't have well-funded arts programs and some great teachers who were constantly pushing me intellectually and personally."

"He who laughs most, learns best."

"Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide."

"I'm often dating people, but I don't say it because you sort of know it won't last long."