When you're famous, no one looks at you as a human anymore. You become the property of the public.

When I was writing the Destiny's Child songs, it was a big thing to be that young and taking control. And the label at the time didn't know that we were going to be that successful, so they gave us all control. And I got used to it.

Whenever I feel bad, I use that feeling to motivate me to work harder. I only allow myself one day to feel sorry for myself. When I'm not feeling my best I ask myself, 'What are you gonna do about it?' I use the negativity to fuel the transformation into a better me.

To me it's sexier when it doesn't look like you go to the gym. I feel best when I'm not really thin and not really heavy - when I'm still curvy.

Power means happiness; power means hard work and sacrifice.

Your self-worth is determined by you. You don't have to depend on someone to tell you who you are.

I just hope people don't get sick of us. I'm sick of us and I'm in Destiny's Child.