I think all of us as women have this super-human quality. We create life, we give life, we are the sources of life for our children - we're all pretty bionic.

I'm comfortable with my body and it was a creative choice. I know that might make some women feel uncomfortable, but we need to stick together instead of getting angry at each other for our choices. I think women are sensual, beautiful beings, and I feel empowered when I express myself sexually.

I think everybody should have a great Wonderbra. There's so many ways to enhance them, everybody does it.

I'm a hard worker and I really give to my fans through my shows.

Independence was a big, big thing for me. I saw my voice as a way out - when my parents fought, I'd run up to my room, put on The Sound of Music, open the window and sing out. My voice was my escape.

Blues and soul and jazz music has so much pain, so much beauty of raw emotion and passion.

I want to look good when people see me.