I am very honest, even in interviews.

I have six-year-old fans that weren't even around for 'Genie in a Bottle' or even 'Fighter.'

Life is a journey, it can take you anywhere you choose to go

It's important to recognize your own self-destructive behavior and be honest about it. You're only hurting yourself or losing out on your truth and happiness. I'm not afraid to face my own personal stuff. It's so important to dig it up and figure it out and move on.

You need to find the power within to make [things] happen for yourself. When you realize this, you are unstoppable.

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. I saw it as a way out.

I don't even watch my own show: I tape it, I'm out.