The truth is I don't have any problem with journalists - I count some of them as friends - also some of my heroes are journalists I'm a big fan of Robert Fisk - great people or crazy people who are prepared to stand up for what's right.

When I meet a couple I'm always interested to know if they have been together for a long time or how loyal they are because I know that will impact on how much I'm prepared to trust them.

Trust cannot be commanded and yet it is also correct that the only one who earns trust is the one who is prepared to grant trust.

I was always just into my music and maybe into trying to save the world a little bit. I never really thought I'd have a hit record or anything like that. I was prepared to travel around all over the country kind of like a Johnny Appleseed and sing.

If you set out to be liked you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time and you would achieve nothing.

If you just set out to be liked you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time and you would achieve nothing.

I don't like being compared to anyone or being in a class with someone. I'm a teen actress and therefore I'm competing against Hilary Duff. We're different people like everyone else.

The role of the teacher remains the highest calling of a free people. To the teacher America entrusts her most precious resource her children and asks that they be prepared... to face the rigors of individual participation in a democratic society.

California must be all American or all Chinese. We are resolved that it shall be American and are prepared to make it so. May we not rely upon your sympathy and assistance?

I believe success is preparation because opportunity is going to knock on your door sooner or later but are you prepared to answer that?