Performing was easy because I believed that I could sing, but that was an outside thing.

I've got all my life to live and I've got all my love to give

People always want to ask me about my drug problem - I never had a drug problem; I had a self-esteem problem!

The better your audience, the more energy you have, and the more energy you have, the better show you do. The better show you do, the more they love it, and the more energy they give back to you.

Well, I went through some emotionally abusive relationships and allowed myself to not be properly respected as a lady, as a human being even, though I tried everything I knew to be a lady.

Personally I prefer Gospel music.

That is what I liked about being on stage. I was comfortable there, and I could be myself with confidence.