Bound together by our beliefs, we are like minded individuals, sharing a common vision, pushing toward a world rid of color lines.

Self-expression is my goal, I want to be real with my feelings. Singing and dancing and all the joy that goes with performing come from my heart. If I can't feel it, I won't do it.

To be given permission to be confused -- and remain confused -- for as long as it takes would have been a huge gift.

My first name ain't baby, it's Janet, Miss Jackson if you're nasty

I had a pretty sexual imagination for a kid.

I'll meet a guy now, and the next thing I know they'll be sweating and their hands will be shaking. And I feel so bad - I don't even know what to say to them. Then there are other guys who come on too strong, and they're just all over you. The nice ones are the ones who are in-between - the ones who aren't scared and who aren't all over you.

You have to feel good about yourself.