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.

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

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

I know people I feel are extremely talented, but I don’t know that I’ve ever heard any geniuses.

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.

I'm a big woman. I need big hair.

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