I wrote "Bootylicious" because, at the time, I’d gained some weight and the pressure that people put you under, the pressure to be thin, is unbelievable. I was just 18 and you shouldn’t be thinking about that. You should be thinking about building up your character and having fun and the song was just telling everyone just forget what people are saying. You’re bootylicious. That’s all. It’s a celebration of curves and a celebration of women’s bodies.

You have to have something that is forever, something that is invisible.

There's ups and downs in this love. Got a lot to learn in this love. Through the good and the bad, still got love.

I have so much admiration for women who are mothers, who balance family and work. I see them and I have this word in my head - respect. I also look to learn. I see these women and I think, 'Yes, it can be balanced, it can all work out.'

I need to find a catchy new word for feminism, right? Like 'bootylicious.'

I was so shy and when my sister was born I found it hard. I was really strange and kind of too quiet.

This is such a pivotal moment in my life! I'm transitioning as a woman, and I'm finally able to express myself as I am.