Writing in my journal keeps me focused on my spirit and what I need or feel.

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.

It's a beautiful blessing that I get to help raise a man. And I want to show him as much as possible.

Early on in my career, I was more closed off in every way. I thought I was protecting myself; instead, I was robbing myself of all I could learn and experience.

I've always been strong-minded, but I wonder.

When I perform in front of large audiences, I'm much more comfortable, because I've already performed in front of tiny audiences - which is much harder, honestly. The smaller you strip things down, the more you depend on the songs and yourself, as opposed to arrangements.

I think it's the ego in us that screws us up.