There's hope. It doesn't cost a thing to smile. You don't have to pay to laugh. You better thank God for that.

Because of what I've chosen to do for my work in the world, almost every time that there's something that I'm afraid to do that I need to do, I have to do it in front of other people. It makes me feel exposed.

The thing that makes me most vulnerable is romantic relationship.

If you give me half a chance. I'll prove this to you. I will be patient, kind, faithful and true.

What tried to demolish me, I allowed to polish me.

It's in my music, and its on my mind all the time. To spread love, healing peace and joy is my mission in life - and so I speak up.

I'm African American, I'm a lot of other things, a musician and an artist. But that woman part holds the most pain for me. And therefore, obviously, the most lessons.