In a world where I have to hide my heart and what I believe in. But somehow I will show the world what's inside.

I have fun being sexy and tough at the same time.

Thankfully, I have my mom and a small group of close friends who are there for me 24/7 and whom I can trust and depend on.

I went through my first big breakup, with a boyfriend who I had been with for more than two years. He had been one of my dancers, and it was my first love and his.

Don't let anything morph you or push you around or have you be something you're not.

I embrace my body, and I embrace everything about myself. Coming full circle is a celebration of freedom and happiness because that's what [my new album] 'Lotus' is representing. I'm embracing everything that I've grown to be and learned to be.

I've never watched an entire episode of 'American Idol'. It's too mean.