Just like Marilyn Monroe is a lot of girls' idol, that's how I feel about Dorothy Dandridge. And she any Marilyn were very close friends. She went through a lot, and people told her that she couldn't do certain things, but she didn't let that bother her. She said in her mind that she was going to do them and that nothing was impossible, and she did it. It was so sad... She died from drugs, and drinking as well.

Dreams can become a reality when we possess a vision that is characterized by the willingness to work hard, a desire for excellence, and a belief in our right and our responsiblity to be equal members of society.

I've always been a tomboy. I've always liked to wear red, black, and white, and mostly pants.

I am not a religious person, but I am spiritual. But I don't believe in things like guilt.

You can never be happy until you understand why you're doing what you're doing.

All those songs reflect all the people that live within me.

I'm just trying to get used to living on a fixed income. Now, it's going to get unfixed.