My mom always told me that if you work hard, you can achieve anything. And it's true. It's one of the truest things ever.

When I face myself, I go, "You have a fear of really being on your own. So you know what? That's what we're gonna do right now.

Whenever it feels uncomfortable to tell the truth, that's often the most important time to tell it.

I would never speak about specifics in my own relationships because I think it's tacky. If you seriously want to know, listen to the music.

Just because you dress sexy doesn't mean you're a bad girl; it just means you know how to dress.

When I was in my 20s I wasn't sure of myself. Now I can really stretch. I don't have to stay in the box. At this point I can say to myself, So what if I fall, so what? I'm going to get back up.

I love a good lyricist - always have. The thing that inspired me most was the different performers, like Tina Turner, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Madonna, even Janet Jackson.