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.

People really don't have to give you anything, so appreciate what people give you. And just don't let that go to your head, whatever it is they give you.

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.'

Better friends than lovers. Sugar can't you see? You need you and I really need me.

I sing to the realists; people who accept it like it is.

R&B is not a fad; it's the truth.