I've been guilty of most of the stuff that's been said about me to some degree. And if I ain't done it, I probably will.

I've used my femininity and my sexuality as a weapon and a tool... but that's just natural.

People will use you as long as you let them.

A baby, a real live baby was the craziest thing a fan has sent. Someone left a baby on our front doorstep with a note that they wanted us to raise it. Of course, we contacted the authorities and they took care of the baby.

I’m trying my best to keep up with all this new technology and I surround myself with all these wonderful people that are in the know and kind of help me out with all that.

Stop this attitude that older people ain't any good anymore! We're as good as we ever were - if we ever were any good.

Everywhere I go, the kids call me 'the book lady.' The older I get, the more appreciative I seem to be of the 'book lady' title. It makes me feel more like a legitimate person, not just a singer or an entertainer. But it makes me feel like I've done something good with my life and with my success.