I always loved reading. I always was the spelling bee champion. I always loved words. I always wanted to know what they meant, why you used them, who first said them. I was always interested in that.

The amazing thing is that I'm sane. I'm not bitter. I'm not drugged out. I'm not broke. I'm still married to the same guy. My children don't hate me.

I still sing because I love the sound of applause, because it's who I am, and because I still can.

I'm not used to introspection. I've never lingered on my feelings. The show must go on.

Whatever happened to the tomboy I used to be, the slightly rebellious rocker?

God has never disappointed me.

I had been singing since I was 3 years old, so my love of singing was always there.