Truth is a theory that is constantly being disproved. Only lies, it seems, go on forever.

Jewelry, to me, is a pain in the derriere, because you have to be watching it all the time.

I take life for what it has to offer me. I don't get aggravated about [getting older]. The wrinkles on my face are a natural process, so why should I get angry?

I'm a dirt person. I trust the dirt. I don't trust diamonds and gold.

I'm very happy with what the gods have given me. I take life as she presents herself to me, and whatever you see in my face is what I have earned.

I am supposed to be, according to what I am told, one of the children of the cotton plantation owner's sons. If I could prove that, I'd own the whole goddamn everything.

I was called a naughty girl only because I was singing naughty songs.