Oleta Adams Quotes

#1. Jesus did not die on the cross for people's sin so that we would believe in Heaven - but that we would believe in Him. Heaven does not save souls ... it collects them.

Billy Graham

#2. These are estimates that are done by the experts as to how much they expect we could get from the first lease sale that would take place in ANWR, and the estimate is about $2.5 billion.

Gale Norton

#3. Be virtuous and you'll be happy Nonsense Be happy and you'll begin to be virtuous.

James Gould Cozzens

#4. In the digital space, attention is a currency. We earn it. We spend it

Brian Solis

#5. Women create an idealized, hopeful vision for the future to inspire other women. Fiction and fantasy are the crucial first steps to changing the world.

Maya Rodale

#6. From the church I received a spiritual foundation that has kept me balanced. From the gospel music I learned the importance of singing with emotion- authentic emotion- not contrived- which has made my music endearing.

Oleta Adams

#7. As a nation we've been faced with so many tragedies since the beginning of this Millennium and I believe we have even more reason to pray. Many people don't feel capable in that area and I wanted to create music that helped them find the words that could bring peace.

Oleta Adams

#8. An egotist is not a man who thinks too much of himself; he is a man who thinks too little of other people.

Joseph Fort Newton

#9. I love a woman in a tuxedo, or in a dress, who looks comfortable, relaxed, happy. I'd love to dress Daphne Guinness - she has exactly that attitude.

Stephane Rolland

#10. If there's something more awaiting me in the future, I'd rather leave it up to God since what He creates is far better than my imagination.

Oleta Adams

#11. I've been fortunate to live a very full professional life. Most of it has happened through God's graciousness and not from something I've imagined.

Oleta Adams

#12. Learn your craft well. Take care of your own business. Success (popularity) is fleeting for most, but longevity lies in a quality craft with integrity. Oh, and don't take yourself too seriously.

Oleta Adams

#13. I'm so honored to have been a part of something so meaningful that helped to keep so many families and loved ones connected.

Oleta Adams

#14. I'm obviously coming out of the Australian summer with amazing momentum, knowing I can pretty much hang in there with anybody and even beat some of the best players. So for me, it's definitely a good feeling, I think.

Sloane Stephens

#15. I enjoyed all of the tours and learned something from everyone.

Oleta Adams

#16. A news sense is really a sense of what is important, what is vital, what has color and life - what people are interested in. That's journalism.

Burton Rascoe

#17. I will never forget Oprah's [Winfrey] major contribution to my success by having me perform on her show (March '91) and introducing me as, "the voice that brought her out of the shower!"

Oleta Adams

#18. I've recorded songs that are prayers in different styles, not just in the traditional gospel style that can help and comfort them. It's the words that matter most.

Oleta Adams

#19. My childhood favourite is mum's shepherd's pie, Yorkshire pudding and roasted potatoes. I remember coming home from school and going to the kitchen to help her. It's because of her that I discovered my love for cooking.

Gordon Ramsay

#20. Praying is simple. Use the words that you know. You don't have to be eloquent, just sincere and reverent.

Oleta Adams

#21. The closer we get - the more I let you in ... the more dangerous this gets. We're just pawns in this game, and I wasn't playing before. I was just a piece to move about the board, but I am playing now. Don't you get it? You're what everyone wants! But I'm not going to let them win.

Cassandra Giovanni

#22. One who previously made bad karma, but who reforms and creates good karma, brightens the world like the moon appearing from behind a cloud.

Gautama Buddha

#23. There has to be solidarity among the artists, songwriters and all the creative forces within that circle in order for the necessary changes to take place and for each person to get what is rightfully due.

Oleta Adams

#24. Markets are a good thing, and they are the best way of ensuring we have fairness.

Michael Hintze