You know I think you are as talented as I am - and being myself that says something [he laughs a bit, but his tone turns more serious, because he is serious about this. He'll never compliment Rachel as a joke]

You have something else to you, Rachel, passion. And it's amazing, when I say you're amazing it's part of it. You go through things, but in the end you'll always be Rachel Berry, and you'll never apologize for it. You know when I heard your song I really did think you got it right. That you finally see yourself like I saw you when we were together - this really amazing, strong person that could an amazing girlfriend - but could also be amazing without being a girlfriend.

You know you brought out my best, which is also saying something.