I acted before I sang. And I did The Cosby Show, and things like that. But the music kind of came first. And it was a part of my essence. So I knew that I would evolve into this world.

Many things inspire me. First and foremost, my family, my husband, and our son. I find that the love we share fills me up and makes me see and appreciate life in a different way.

I don't have a ton of friends, but the friends I have are great ones. I don't have huge family, but the family I have is a great one.

Why give up before we try?

If I can remain excited about the music that I'm giving you, then you're damn sure going to be excited about it.

I loved grand pianos and small pianos, too.

Risk the fall to know how it feels to fly.