I have a wonderful family: My parents are churchgoing, salt-of-the-earth Southern people. They gave me a lot of love and are so unaffected by fame.

When you're a mom to three children, nothing bothers you. Trust me. Who cares what people say? I've got other things to deal with.

I think what makes our marriage work amid all the glare is that my husband is my best friend. He inspires everything in my life and enables me to do the best that I can. I want to hang out with him more than anyone.

I think beauty comes from within. If you're happy and look at life in the best way you can, even when there are problems, it can make you beautiful on the outside.

A man who is right by your side through everything makes you happy. But he can leave your side to make dinner once in a while!

The only album that I listen to upon recording a new one is my 'Cry' album, because sonically, I think it's my best album to date. But other than that, I've never listened to my records, ever.

I didn't realize that everyone was so attracted to my hair. I thought, well what about my music?