I'm one that likes to collaborate. I love feeding off the creative energy, and it only makes me better.

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

I'm embracing many different things, but it's all feel-good.

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.

Just the whole concept of burlesque, I've always been fascinated with it. I've always collected so many books about burlesque.

I think it's really great when you stand up for something that you really believe, even if you get heat for it.

After all you've put me through, you would think I despise you, but in the end I want to thank you because you made me that much stronger.