You leave home to seek your fortune and, when you get it, you go home and share it with your family.

I think there's no sacrifice too great for family, whether it's career, singing, whatever.

Completeness? Happiness? These words don't come close to describing my emotions. There truly is nothing I can say to capture what motherhood means to me, particularly given my medical history.

When you're away for a long time, tastes change, fans move on. You hate to think about it, but it's an ugly fact of life.

Chris Brown is brilliant. That cat is crazy brilliant, and I wish him the best.

I'd love to be the political voice of my generation, but that's not my gift.

I say if it's going to be done, let's do it. Let's not put it in the hands of fate. Let's not put it in the hands of someone who doesn't know me. I know me best. Then take a breath and go ahead.