I don't flaunt my money. I like to stay at nice hotels but I'm not a flashy chick. I haven't got much jewellery or anything.

There's my personal life, my sensitive side, and then me as a performer, sexy and energised and fun.

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

I went to a high school for the performing arts and I lived and breathed music. It kept me focused; it kept me sane.

I felt like God was giving me a chance to assist in a miracle. There is something so relieving about life taking over you like that. You're playing a part in a much bigger show. And that's what life is. It's the greatest show on earth.

I felt very maternal around eight months. And I thought I couldn't become any more until I saw the baby... But it happened during my labor because I had a very strong connection with my child. I felt like when I was having contractions, I envisioned my child pushing through a very heavy door. And I imagined this tiny infant doing all the work, so I couldn't think about my own pain... We were talking. I know it sounds crazy, but I felt a communication.

One of the things that kept me out of trouble was doing something creative - creativity can't be judged.