Playing Etta James in the movie 'Cadillac Records' really changed me. It was a darker character, and I realized that if anything is too comfortable, I want to run from it. It's no fun being safe.

Everyone's not good at everything, it's ok to depend on someone.

A woman is most beautiful when she smiles.

Happiness comes from you. No one else can make you happy. You make you happy.

Power means happiness; power means hard work and sacrifice.

'Cause your love got the best of me, and baby you're making a fool of me. You got me sprung and i don't care who sees, 'cause baby you got me so crazy.

I'm over being a pop star. I don't wanna be a hot girl. I wanna be iconic.