A family on the throne is an interesting idea. It brings down the pride of sovereignty to the level of petty life.

Women are in my view natural peacemakers. As givers and nurturers of life through their focus on human relationships and their engagement with the demanding work of raising children and protecting family life they develop a deep sense of empathy that cuts through to underlying human realities.

When I do get the chance I just love to hang around at home with friends and family.

The only people that you really have that I learned are your family because they love you no matter what.

The true poet for me is a priest. As soon as he dons the cassock he must leave his family.

I really love being alive. I love my family and my work. I love the opportunity I have to do things. That's what happiness is.

There's a bond among a kitchen staff I think. You spend more time with your chef in the kitchen than you do with your own family.

It is time to return to core values time to get back to basics to self-discipline and respect for the law to consideration for the others to accepting responsibility for yourself and your family - and not shuffling it off on other people and the state.

Over the last couple of years I've really worked toward balancing my life out more having a little bit more time with friends family and my boyfriend. There was a period of time when they were way down the list. It was all about music and touring and if everything fell by the wayside so be it.

I'm thankful to my family friends and fans for all of their support.