When I was maybe 5 or 6 years old, the neighborhood girls would sit on the stoop and sing. I was known as the kid who had a good voice and no father.

It's very often the artist who gives a voice to the voiceless by speaking up when no one else will.

Believe in the power of your voice! Be yourself. Everyone is unique.

My mother told me I should be a secretary, but I wanted to be an actress from when I was very young.

I just don't want to be hampered by my own limitations.

I'm a work in progress.

It takes me about 10 years to appreciate what it is I've done.