Stars can't shine without darkness.

I had so many beliefs against being a singer or what it takes. There was a lot of pain associated with that. The rejection of it all. I lived in a rejection state of mind. Not because of my voice; the mike never rejected me. It was harboring all those bad memories of being broke. It teaches you your worth. Nothing good comes from that.

I got really excited about Beyoncé, but it was Beyoncé. I think I was more in awe of how pleasant she is.

I like interior decorating. I really like to build houses. And landscaping, I like that.

Acting becomes my real job, writing becomes my second job, and then when I turn 50, I think I'm going to open up an interior decorating company.

I tend to sing opera and showtunes in the shower. I don't know why, but when I get in the shower I turn into this big fat opera lady.

You have to break your fingers to learn how to play guitar.