I feel the presence of a higher power. I believe that what you give is what you get. It's universal law. I believe in the power of prayer and of words. I've learned that when you predict that negative things will happen, they do.

I grew up in a pretty tough neighborhood.

Be driven, be focused, but enjoy every moment, because it only happens once.

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.

The energy of the crowd fuels something new inside. It reminds me to live in the moment.

The last thing I want is to walk into my house after a long day and see all the Grammys and awards. It would make me feel weird.

You're at your most purest, most innocent, pure state when you're doing something you've never done before. You're scared a little, you're a little vulnerable, you're kind of trying, and then you're also better, because you're trying harder than you maybe would try.