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.

Why give up before we try Feel the lows before the highs Clip our wings before we fly away I can't say I came prepared I'm suspended in the air Won't you come be in the sky with me

I believe AIDS is the most important issue we face, because how we treat the poor is a reflection of who we are as a people.

Risk the fall to know how it feels to fly.

I've stepped more into my womanhood, I'm a mother now, I'm having a beautiful relationship as a wife and as a friend.

I loved grand pianos and small pianos, too.

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