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.

I cried, I was so overwhelmed to meet Michael Jackson.

I knew I had to make a sacrifice to do what I've always wanted to do.

I have so much more to go through as a young lady. But oh my God. I feel like I can do anything.

I think the Grammy is like the award, you know.

I'm very proud of myself because I have come so close to just giving up and I haven't done that.

I'm my biggest inspiration. And I say this in the most humble way. I've been through so much, just in my life.