I want people to just to see, all you got to do is have a little faith.

I guarantee that if you talk to some of the young ladies that are out on the street selling their bodies -if you sit them down and really talk to them - they'll tell you that they've been abused, physically and mentally. They go through this stage where they don't care, because you don't feel like you're worth anything.

I want to still be singing at 70 years old. I want to be open to the dreams I haven't even dreamed up.

When I realized I was having trouble reading, I was too embarrassed to ask for help. Some teachers believed in me, but I just wasn't focused on school - I was into the music and trying to please my dad.

When I'm out on the stage, it gives me this rush and anything that's on my mind and everything I'm going through is forgotten about.

I knew exactly what I was doing. You can't accidentally take a whole bottle of pills.

I feel like a good mom. I'm a strong woman now... Don't look down on me. Pray for me because I'm trying.