I knew it was going to be the most extraordinary thing in my life, but how powerful it is, you can never know until you have a baby.

I love performing, but I never really liked show business. My success is my family. I want to be more successful as a mother.

I started at 5 years old in the kitchen table with my family supporting me. I know where I'm from and I know exactly where I'm going.

As a singer, I've had many opportunities to travel, and one thing I've learned is that through my music, I can be accepted by people all over the world. I often wonder why so many of us can't accept people who are different here, in our country? It's just not fair to be prejudiced against those whose race, religion or colour aren't the same as ours.

I don't listen to my own music at home.

At home, we don't listen to our music-we listen to other people's music. It keeps you attached to the show business world.

It's the moment you think you can't, that you can