Black people were very angry with me for writing the book. A lot of people didn't believe me, or didn't want to believe me, and that used to really bother me. It was a very painful and difficult time.

I think life is a learning lesson within itself. I think you should take the best out of everything that you see and that you encounter and make the best of it.

The end of the trial and the 'not guilty' verdicts on all counts, clearing Michael of all charges, mean that he can now concentrate on the future and his art.

For so long, I was controlled and manipulated by other people. Whatever people think of me, I'm finally doing what I want to do.

No one thought I would be successful. Everyone thought I would fail. You have no idea how much courage it took for me to do this.

I love songs that people can dance to and enjoy at the same time.

Our marriage is strictly in name only. It has never been consummated.