We listen so much to everybody - more than ever, because we have a kabillion voices whose opinion we can access - and we care so much if everybody agrees with us. To bust through all of the noise is very challenging.

When I had nothing else, I had my mother and the piano. And you know what? They were all I needed.

When you're talented, you're talented.

I wouldn't mind being in one place for two months or so. It really doesn't sound so bad!

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.

I'm having an unbelievable time on the road. I am taking the time to explore each new city in a way I never have before.

I grew up in a pretty tough neighborhood.