You go in and record and sing them some and you go back in and rerecord and sing them some more. That's kind of how I did this album [The Art of Elegance].

Apples, grapes... any kind of fruit gives me the energy I need to get through my busy day.

I don't speak during the day. I warm up physically and, obviously, vocally, constantly. And I try to live like a nun.

I auditioned for a solo in church and got it. I was about seven and I sang a song called, 'Jesus, I Heard You Had a Big House' and I remember people standing up at the end and me thinking, 'Oh, I think I'm going to like this.' That's how it all began. Sounds funny to say you got your start in church, but I did.

The thing is, I would need the right producer [for dance-music album ], right? "Calling all dance music producers! I'm available.

I read my Bible and I pray and all of that. I really do. But at the same time, I dont think being gay is a sin. Period.

Chicago - it's a mini-New York.