My mother said I was a little odd as a kid. I was alone a lot, but I didn't feel alone.

In the darkest place, shed the brightest light.

I've been a diva since I was four.

Everyone's gotta have a voice, to be able to speak out. Left supresses right, right supresses left, and what's left and what's right? You know? It's America. You gotta be able to speak out. That's why people came here from all over the world: to have a fair shake. Not more than somebody else - the same.

My music is about a joyful experience. I've learned that if you can affect other people, you should.

If we truly want to end youth homelessness... then we have to invest in prevention and support communities as they work to implement these life-changing efforts.

God has more important things to worry about than who I sleep with.