I had a sister who died and my mother passed away. I know that grief comes in waves. When deep grief hits, I know that it hurts like hell, and then you get a little bit of a respite, and then it comes back, and it hurts like hell. I know it can be survived.

Love is selflessness and self-fullness; it can only be known deeply with an open, vulnerable heart.

Engaging in new creative projects keeps me energized. I feel deeply grateful for all of the opportunities that life has given me.

I was in a church choir early on and that really helped me musically in terms of chops, learning how to sing harmonies.

I give it up to women who have the power to keep their spirit alive under very difficult circumstances.

Now I know a refuge never grows from a chin in a hand in a thoughtful pose gotta tend the earth if you want a rose.

The sweetest part is acting after making a decision.