I'd been in a vicious cycle and circle of people and couldn't see my way out. So I picked myself up one day about 15 years ago and moved where I didn't know anyone.

If I love a song, I make it mine.

But me and my sister knew all the Doris Day and Frank Sinatra songs, too.

I loved him [Prince], the world loved him.Now he's at peace with his Father.Rest in power, Prince , my brother.

My mom took me to see Goldfinger. My mom took me to see To Sir, With Love.

Your moment of clarity comes when you face your fears. Sobriety gave me back me - my life. Self-medication kills you slowly. You can never get a handle on that. It's a highly destructive force that has to be dealt with on a spiritual level as much as a physical one.

Being a singer is a way for me to get to a platform to do more.