My heart is still there in gospel music. It never left . . . I'm gonna make a gospel record and tell Jesus I cannot bear these burdens alone.

Being a singer is a natural gift. It means I'm using to the highest degree possible the gift that god gave me to use. I'm happy with that.

You're a no good heartbreaker, you're a liar, and you're a cheat. I don't know why I let you do these things to me.

Let's start with the church. As you know, it's my background, it's a natural setting for me and it's definitely my roots.

We all require and want respect, man or woman, black or white. It's our basic human right.

Better friends than lovers. Sugar can't you see? You need you and I really need me.

Women have broken through the glass ceiling, and they're now more and more in the power seats.