I fell in love with music by listening to R&B, & it's the core of who I am.

I'm just free. And I can express my sensuality. I can express my pain, vulnerability, my strength. All of those things. Because I had a sheltered upbringing doesn't mean I haven't been a woman. I'm a woman that has had life experiences.

We have to teach our boys the rules of equality and respect, so that as they grow up gender equality becomes a natural way of life. And we have to teach our girls that they can reach as high as humanly possible.

Acting is easier and smoother than singing - it's less drama.

You're everything I thought you never were and nothing like I thought you could've been.

'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.

Y'all are so cute and y'all talk so proper over here. I love England.