The man who gets me is getting one hell of a woman.

It's so glamorous, you have to see it." (describing the $92 million Rock & Roll Hall of Fame)

My heart is still there in gospel music. It never left . . . I'm gonna make a gospel record and tell Jesus I cannot bear these burdens alone.

I remember singing around the house to records that were playing. All kinds of music. And the great James Cleveland was often in our house, and I grew up with his sound as well.

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.

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.

When God loves you, what can be better than that?