At a really young age, I decided I was never going to feel helpless, I was never going to feel weak around a man, and I was never going to rely on anyone.

I don't think I could ever really be with a woman because that's a lot of... Yeah, there's a lot of estrogen and I'm a lot to deal with when it's that time of the month, so I can't imagine it times two.

Hurt me to see the pain across my mothers face, every time my father's fist would put her in her place.

I'm content with life, and I'm finally at that place where I feel relaxed and can really enjoy what's going on around me.

Honestly, I just want to have a good time, listen to great singers and great music, and just use my instincts, as usual.

I have always been one to encourage perseverance.

Certain people want to see me solely as a pop act, but there are many different sides to Christina Aguilera besides the pop girl.