"I'm not a judge. I'm a man who's been judged. And I try to be kind to others."

"I'm not a saint. I'm a sinner. And I'm trying to get to heaven."

"I'm a Christian. I'm a believer. I believe in God. I believe in Jesus Christ. I believe in the Holy Spirit."

"I'm not a country singer. I'm a singer of songs. And I sing all kinds of songs."

"There's no way around pain. If you're going to live, you're going to hurt. But you're also going to heal."