I would say that my peak was making my first million at the ripe age of 29, after the first album.

I'm picking and choosing in terms of the stress factor. If it's not fun, I'm not going to do it.

I'm in love, sweet love. Feel me calling out your name, I feel no shame.

Most artists are notoriously insecure, and I fall into that category.

If you have your own agenda and your own style and you don't easily conform to what the masses are doing, you're looked upon as being difficult. Whereas, I think of it as just being an individual.

I used to sing at funeral homes for families that didn't have a vocalist. I didn't get paid. I needed to sing.

Long tresses down to the floor can be beautiful, but learn to love what you have.