My mother never let on that anything was wrong. She kept her chin up and acted as if everything were just fine. So we did too.

Usually, when a young girl is pregnant, she drops out of school and concentrates on being a mother. I thought thats what I had to do, but my counselors told me there was no way they would let me drop out. I had too much promise.

I've been recording since 1993. It was a hobby for six of those years. In 1999, I decided to do it full time and take it seriously.

My mother never let on that anything was wrong. She kept her chin up and acted as if everything were just fine. So we did too.

The key to success in life is getting up early.

My ass is big because a lot of people have to kiss it.

When somebody elses happiness makes you happy, it means you are a person with a big heart.