You know, when I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997 I realized I had spent too long arranging my attitude.

Anticipation is making me late, it's keeping me waiting.

I had a mastectomy in 1998, and then chemo.

My father was a classical pianist, and my mother was a singer of just about everything.

It didn't matter as much because I'm a singer, not an actress, but my face is more acceptable in a way now than when I first came on the scene, because I'm part black.

Do you know how many concerts I've done in my whole life, in more than 35 years of performing? Sixty-four.

I always think it's interesting to dig a little bit deeper every time you go to someplace that seems like a revelation or a strong connection to an emotional truth.