My parents just tell me, ‘If you know what you want, you should stay determined and go for it. You can do anything.’

I know that people think I'm sexy and I am looked at as that. It is cool with me. It's wonderful to have sexy appeal. If you embrace it, it can be a very beautiful thing.

People are gonna look up to me because I'm young, black, and female.

In film, you are a totally different person than in the video.

I began to work the stage and get the audience into it. I also learned how to have fun out there. It is something I will never forget.

I don't have to go back to Australia until next year to finish shooting [the "Matrix" sequels]. It actually works out great, because I have the time needed to support the album and tour. ... It's kind of hard juggling both of them, because it's double the workload. But the way I look at is I just let it work itself out, let it flow. If I don't think about it, it won't drive me crazy.

I'm the interpreter. I'm the one who takes your words and brings them to life. I was trained to sing and dance and laugh, and that's what I want to do.