I loved all those classic figures from the '30s and '40s... Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Humphrey Bogart, Rita Hayworth. They had such glamour and style. I loved the movies of those times too - so much attention paid to details, lights, clothing, the way the studios would develop talent.

I am an actress first, a singer second.

I like working until the morning, so I can see the day and then I like to go to sleep and then get up before sunset. But I love the energy of the morning.

I've had more misrepresentations than I can handle, and people have told the wickedest lies about me. A lot of them have taken their frustrations out on me, and I don't like that because it can wound. Not necessarily me, but those around me. Journalists can be so bad.

We're not perfect; we all have things that people might not like to see, and I like to show my faults.

I like to isolate myself when I work because I end up losing my voice by doing interviews all day.

I believe in individuality, that everybody is special, and it's up to them to find that quality and let it live.