I just want to make it very clear that I come from very humble beginnings, and I worked for everything!

I'm a woman who likes to be courted - strongly.

My dad would give me $10, which is a lot of money when you're 9, to sing at church, on tables at restaurants, at family functions, just about anywhere.

If you have a dream you gotta go on a journey to fulfill that dream.

Throw your stick and stones, throw your bombs and your blows, but you're not gonna break my soul.

You look at someone like Beyoncé singing Single Ladies, when we all know she's married. Some of it is just for entertainment.

I am a pop girl! And I'm on a major label. I enjoy singing pop songs.