I went through a struggle, and I really needed to get myself together and connect with my purpose, which is music.

What do I think of myself? I know my worth. I know my value. I know I have to lead by example. I can't just be all over the place. I put the energy out that I want given back to me. And again, I'm true to me.

I wash my face every night with Ivory soap, and I don't wear much makeup.

I'm open to different parts. I would love to do something where I can sing and act at the same time.

The extra opinions and the extra praise is just a bonus, it's not the main thing. The main thing is how I feel about myself. And I feel really good about myself.

Whitney Houston is my idol and my mentor and my dream forever, like she will always be my favorite artist, ever, on the planet. Like I don't think I'll ever feel that way about another artist.

So when you get a chance to look at things and chill and relax, it makes you want it more, and that's why I'm so happy to be back!