In 1977, at age ten, I was cast on the TV sitcom 'Good Times.' My character was Penny, an abused child in desperate need of love. I really didn't want to do the show. I didn't want to be away from my family.

By age seven, I used to comb my hair for performances, just pull my hair up into a bun. Granted, it wasn't a very intricate hairstyle. Still, to be that responsible and disciplined at age seven is unusual.

I was out once and had wine and I got sick to my stomach, and I vowed I would never drink again.

I like to have a lot of fun. I just don't see myself as being sexy. It's more sass - more attitude - than sex.

It's very hard trying to have love and a career at the same time. For those who can, great, but I can't.

Touring is very grueling. It's very taxing on the body and living out of your suitcase, going from city to city, night after night. It's a tough job.

I just want you inside, baby, we don't need to talk about promises.