I know the struggles of poor people, and have always kept that with me.

I will never retire unless I have to.

I often joke that 100 years from now I hope people are saying, 'Dang, she looks good for her age!'

I'm a singer, a writer and an actress - when I find something that I feel good enough about doing.

If I could get their attention long enough, I felt they would see beneath the boobs and find the heart, and that they would see beneath the wig and find the brains. I think one big part of whatever appeal I possess is the fact that I look totally one way and that I am totally another. I look artificial, but I'm not.

I never tried quitting, and I never quit trying.

I like to think I've been a good example and an inspiration to some people. And some people say that about me, but I'm just going about my work and doing what I do best. I'm a very professional 'Me.'