I have no desire to look back, I only want to look forward to the things that are still ahead of me.

I have been consistent by staying true to who I am and will continue to sing the type of songs that those who have continued to support my career expect from me.

Crying is cleansing. There's a reason for tears, happiness or sadness.

Healthy children are born from healthy, respected, well-nourished and educated mothers and it is imperative that they have a voice in the decisions which affect them. If you empower a mother and let her have her say towards a poverty-free future, the positive impact this would have on ending hunger will be immense.

A case of can't do with, can't do without, that's why I married him again.

I try to be cognisant of when and how and what I eat and get as much rest as I possibly can, as that helps the vocal cords.

I have been blessed with some incredible compositions to record and perform and all of my songs have had the ability to grow as I and those who have supported this career of mine for these 50 years have.