Quotes from Sarah McLachlan

They are very personal, emotional songs - people react to them very strongly.

The first gig we ever played was in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where I'm from. I was in a band called the October Game, and we opened up for a Vancouver band.

I've never dieted in my life; I like food too much. I'm just thoughtful about what I eat, and I'm lucky that I love the taste of vegetables. I'm certainly not 'actress skinny,' and I never will be. I'm strong, and my body works great for me.

I have a full life: I have two amazing kids, I have great friends, great family. And right now, that's plenty for me to manage. A new relationship just seems like way too much work.

When I sing, it's just... comfort is a stupid word, but it is.

People's ignorance really pisses me off. Stupidity is when you can't help it -ignorance is when you choose not to understand something.

I pull you from your tower, take away your pain. Show you all the beauty you possess, if you only let yourself believe.

There's beauty everywhere. There are amazing things happening everywhere, you just have to be able to open your eyes and witness it. Some days, that's harder than others.

We try to create this interesting appearance to make ourselves feel better about ourselves.

We're constantly being told what other people think we are, and that's why it is so important to know yourself.

I've been so busy I haven't had a chance to go crazy. I don't party like I used to

I can look back over my earlier music, and it takes me back to the place I was emotionally.

When you wake up everyday Please don't throw your dreams away Hold them close to your heart 'Cause we are all a part of the ordinary miracle

You pick me up and brush me off and tell me I'm okay, sometimes that's just what we need to get us through the day.

You take me in, no questions asked. You strip away the ugliness that surrounds me. Are you an angel?

I've learned to trust myself, to listen to truth, to not be afraid of it and to not try and hide it.

My love, you know you are my best friend. You know that I'd do anything for you And my love, let nothing come between us. My love for you is strong and true.

Peace in the struggle to find peace.. comfort on the way to comfort. And if I shed a tear I won't cage it I won't fear love. And if I feel a rage I won't deny it...I won't fear love.

I'm so tired, but I can't sleep...standing on the edge of something much too deep...funny how I feel so much but cannot say a word...we are screaming inside, oh, but we can't be heard...so afraid to love you, more afraid to lose...clinging to a past

I love you smile at me, I love the way your hands reach out and hold me near....I believe this is heaven to no one else but me.