It's one thing to lose weight, but it's another thing to eat healthy.

It's not a diet, it's a way of life that teaches you better skills. For years, I felt like I could never have ice cream, but now I can eat ice cream occasionally!

I try to do everything to say, 'OK, will my mother like this? Will she be pleased? Will she be proud of that? How do I know she's happy and she's smiling down at me from heaven?' And that's what I try to go by and walk by.

My ultimate film role would be to play the queen of soul, Aretha Franklin.

I try to dress a little casual before my photo-shoots. I can be comfortable before I go into my... transition.

I didn't start singing with my eyes open until I was 19 - that's how shy I was!

Chocolate is what I love. I have it every day.