I'm still proud of what I've done, even if it hasn't been the biggest song on the radio or hasn't gone to number one.

[Most recently he wrote the song] We've Got Nothing but Love to Prove, ... Fireflies.

The song This Kiss was definitely my breakthrough song. After that, Breathe was my breakthrough album.

Children are easily influenced, and I always want to do things I can be proud to show my kids someday.

Mel Blanc has been gone for 30 years, even though he's still around.

I think beauty comes from within. If you're happy and look at life in the best way you can, even when there are problems, it can make you beautiful on the outside.