We all require and want respect, man or woman, black or white. It's our basic human right.

Music changes, and I'm gonna change right along with it.

Being the Queen is not all about singing and being a diva is not all about singing. It has much to do with your service to people. And your social contributions to your community and your civic contributions as well.

I'm the lady next door when I'm not on stage.

I think the hardest thing is losing weight. That's the hardest thing more than anything else.

My faith always has been and always will be important to me.

I don't feel one's personal medical condition is everybody's business. It just isn't something you advertise, and it's not open to discussion.