I'm not ashamed of what I am and that I have curves and that I'm thick. I like my body.

When I was a kid I'd practise Chopin on piano - and I love Chopin! He's my dawg! Then I'd go out on the stoop and blast the radio. I'm from New York, the concrete jungle. Hip-hop influenced me from day one.

At the end of the day, so many things that we hold so much value with, it just doesn't even mean anything. I really try to stay focused on being really positive.

I think we deserve people who really, really love us.

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.

Through the shake of an earthquake I will never fall. That’s how strong my love is.

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.