That's a very, very touchy subject, domestic violence. I think women don't realize is it's something that's very prevalent. It goes on, on a daily basis.

I can't say it's not painful being estranged from most of my family. I wish it could be otherwise.

Michael and I talk at least every two weeks. He understands why I've done the things I have.

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.

I realize now I didn't really want to die. I just wanted to stop the hurt and pain.

Jeffré [Phillips] is the most wonderful guy in the world. He has the most wonderful heart, he's a beautiful human being, and I just simply adore him. It's so interesting how you have to switch your thoughts and your feelings when you're working together as a business partner with your best friend and, all of a sudden, love enters the picture. It's such a beautiful thing, but at the same time, you're trying to decide, "Where do I place this?"

It was so strange. I knew that Josephine Baker had performed on the same stage but that night I felt it. Many of the same people who worked with Josephine Baker are still here. They know what they're doing. And that was a very comfortable feeling.