My father worked hard, but we were still very poor; and I didn't want anybody arguing about money, so I became the entertainer, the one who wanted everyone to be happy. I didn't want there to be any problems.

If I have someone who believes in me, I can move mountains.

I really think I want to live in a lot of places.I don't want possessions to hold me down.

I just think Josephine Baker life story needs to be done. I think she was an extraordinary woman. To see someone who was basically a showgirl have the kind of lifestyle she had was extraordinary. I really think she made her own lifestyle.

All my gowns have trains on them. I make a train that goes on forever. I love long trains and then I stand there and twirl around and wrap myself up in it.

I don't have to sit around and wait for the next movie to come along, I can go out and sing.

I can be a better me than anyone can.