It's great at this stage in my life to still be in the running, that people appreciate you.

I know that I always wanted things. I was always proud of my people, proud of my home, but I always wanted more. I think most people do.

I love everybody. My heart's open to everybody.

I don't think of myself as a feminist, but if someone calls me a feminist icon, that's fine. I've always stood up for women and myself in general. I have a great love and respect, because I have had beautiful sisters, aunts and my grandmas, but I love men. I totally understand the nature of men.

I've never been a feminist.

I'm not happy all the time, and I wouldn't want to be because that would make me a shallow person. But I do try to find the good in everybody.

I sing as an actress. Whatever I'm singing about, I just become the story.