I'd been told that when you first put your feet on African ground, you'll be hit by a feeling of overwhelming understanding, like you've returned home and suddenly belong. Quite frankly, I didn't feel that.

You have to be humble when you're dealing with God.

Everybody is supposed to be a part of their own community.

My grandmother told me: 'Never be in debt to anyone or anything.' Which is probably why I've never been financially extravagant - I still go to Costco. I'm always conscious of living within my means.

One day, I just got up to read a poem and started singing. I looked around - the reaction was great. And I said, oh, boy. I like this.

We all get angry and jealous sometimes, none of us is perfect, but we should not try to be different.

If you can't help me grow, there's no point with you being in my life.