Let's start with the church. As you know, it's my background, it's a natural setting for me and it's definitely my roots.

Trying to grow up is hurting. You make mistakes. You try to learn from them, and when you don't, it hurts even more.

Be your own artist, and always be confident in what youre doing. If youre not going to be confident, you might as well not be doing 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.

If a song's about something I've experienced or that could've happened to me it's good. But if it's alien to me, I couldn't lend anything to it. Because that's what soul is all about.

Call in the Caped Crusader, Green Hornet, Kato, too. I'm in so much trouble I don't know what to do.

Falling out of love is like losing weight. It's a lot easier putting it on than taking it off.