I love 'Anne of Green Gables.' I have for years. That's one of my favourite things. She's such a can-do kind of girl; that's why I'm crazy about her.

...the people at large absolutely gave James Brown respect. He was an original like a Rembrandt or a Picasso

I've been around long enough for people to know who I am and what my contributions are. They know me as more than just an artist. I think they know me as a woman as well.

You're a no good heartbreaker, you're a liar, and you're a cheat. I don't know why I let you do these things to me.

Gospel goes with me wherever I go. Gospel is a constant with me.

I was in my dad's church, his Baptist church, and I think the first song I ever performed was 'Jesus Be a Fence Around Me.'

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