If you don't have any shadows, you're not standing in the light.

Never be afraid to dream.

Making ziti for the Chicago Fire Department! I hope they're not too busy today, but this should fill their bellies I hope they like it!

The reason I don't want anyone to control me is not because I want to be in control. I don't want anyone to control me because I don't want anyone to control anyone.

The instrument that I never learned how to play was my fans. You know, they are the part of the story that nobody teaches you. I just want to do the right thing; I want to be a voice with them, among them.

Men weren't always happy for me. It was very challenging to watch a woman be so successful.

If I could for a moment just inspire you to love yourself, that would be worth EVERYTHING