It doesn't cost a thing to smile.

I decided that instead of apologizing for having a lot to say, I wanted to create a format where people would come to hear me sing and speak.

Tolerance is the seed, and the gift of pure acceptance is the tree

I say everything and I do whatever I want to do. I'm just me. The polished version of me, I suppose, because I have on clothes and makeup. But emotionally, I am very on the surface.

Beautiful jewelry, a beautiful room - that's what museums are - a beautiful painting, a beautiful face, it makes you feel good to look at, and that's a beautiful thing.

I choose to be authentic in everything I do

It's not fair that people ignore AIDS in Africa because it's Africa. It's not fair.