I'm inspired by artists and musicians. There are so many wonderful and talented people in the world. I love discovering new music, new writers, or new art.

You just can't take a day for granted. We had to work really hard for anything, and so that's been instilled in me. And I don't look at myself as better than anybody else, because in an instant everything can change.

Stevie Wonder's records introduced me to '70s soul when I was 12 or 13.

Mozart would play a counterpart with his left hand while using his right to mock it. It was blue, dark, shadowy - and it made me feel something. That's when I realized music was inside me.

I've learned that one of my greatest secrets is scheduling downtime into a busy schedule. This gives me the time to have quality moments with my husband and son, who both recharge my spirit in ways I never imagined.

When I am truly present, I feel alive, and I want everyone around me to share that feeling so we can make the most of that moment together.

I have solid decent people around me, and I believe that is all it is, because you will get destroyed if you have people bringing you down.