Jackie Evancho - I write about heartbreak because I like writing about sad things, but I'm writing happy songs, too!

Matshona Dhliwayo - I miss your voice because it is a symphony; your scent because it is a treasure; your smile because it is a jewel; your hug because it is a masterpiece; and your kiss because it is

Ellie Goulding - Even when I'm in quite a happy state of mind, I like writing really sad songs. I think a lot of people do.

Kris Allen - I tell people this: It's hard to write about walking in the park, but it's easy to write about a breakup.

Robert Benchley - It took me fifteen years to discover I had no talent for writing, but I couldn’t give it up because by then I was too famous.

At a dinner party one should eat wisely but not too well, and talk well but not too wisely.

Andy Gibb - Songs don't just come out of the air. They take time, but it's good fun, too. Maurice gave me encouragement.

Kristin Kreuk - When I was in elementary school, I used to write letters to myself. I'd write letters and go 'Dear Kristen-at-16-years-old, happy birthday. I hope you're doing something.

Marilyn Monroe - Designers want me to dress like Spring, in billowing things. I don't feel like Spring. I feel like a warm red Autumn

Tory Lanez - One of my favorite reggae songs is Wayne Wonder's 'No Letting Go.' And Sizzla 'Give Me A Try.' That's one of my favorite songs as well.

Lucinda Williams - I can speak for most songwriters - those breakup love songs are so easy to write, as far as the inspiration and all that.

Marcel Wanders - I like swimming. I like the beach. I like fast cars. I like speedboats.

Joan Rivers - I enjoy life when things are happening. I don't care if it's good things or bad things. That means you're alive.

Zakes Mda - Tears are very close to my eyes… Not for pain… no… I do not cry because of pain. I cry only because of beautiful things.

Amanda Seyfried - It's sad, actually, because my anxiety keeps me from enjoying things as much as I should at this age.

Liv Tyler - I cried on my 18th birthday. I thought 17 was such a nice age. You're young enough to get away with things, but you're old enough, too.