I view my hair and clothes as functional art.

I planned my success. I knew it was going to happen.

Different periods, different cultures - it's just the way my mind works. My music is that way as well. There's a foundation but the inspiration comes from everywhere. I've been influenced by so many things.

I think a lot of people have lost respect for the individual, you know, the individual, the person who doesn't conform.

What I like about houses like Givenchy. It's easy to pull from. With Givenchy you can accessorize to build anything, any look.

I can be Erykah the human being more than the celebrity.

When it comes to fashion or any high art, you have to have a combination of delicacy, along with taste.