I didn't have to go to school, graduate and then go, What am I going to do? I knew from the beginning.

When I act, I act. When I sing, I sing. I don't put one over the other. Entertaining is what I do best.

That first apartment was a big step. It has a lot to do with being independent.

It's important for me to get back to my fans here and around the world. I feel very, very blessed that so many people have continued to write me and to pour out their love for me and my work.

I don't like being under someone elses thumb. I'm very supportive of other female artists, especially those trying to make their own statement... trying to do what they want instead of being someone else's Barbie doll.

The music industry had virtually blacklisted me.

I haven't had a vacation in years. I'd really like to sneak off and just run around on a beach for a while.