I just think fashion is about enjoying yourself and being comfortable in your skin and allowing you to be you - all the way live.

Music shouldn't be a chore or feel like any kind of burden.

You owe it to yourself to live beautifully. And I am.

When I first became famous, I didn't know if I could go where I wanted to because I didn't know how people were going to act. Some folks would scream and holler, and I didn't know what to do with that.

I think all any artist or person wants to do is grow spiritually, emotionally, professionally and mentally.

Being a mom, it feels like I did something so powerful and amazing. It's such a gigantic blessing, and a confirmation that the Creator exists. And all of that has made me feel sexier and stronger. I call it 'lava in my spine.'

Africa the continent is not just what we see on the news. It's... not AIDS, and it's not just war and poverty. It's so much more. It's an abundant continent, and Botswana is an abundant place.