You should always know when you're shifting gears in life. You should leave your era - it should never leave you.

I prefer to leave standing up, like a well-mannered guest at a party.

I am here and you will know that I am the best and will hear me. The color of my skin or the kink of my hair or the spread of my mouth has nothing to do with what you are listening to.

I have never given all of myself, even vocally, to anyone. I was taught to sing on your interest, not your capital.

Art is the only thing you cannot punch a button for. You must do it the old-fashioned way. Stay up and really burn the midnight oil. There are no compromises.

The ultimate of being successful is the luxury of giving yourself the time to do what you want to do.

If you're not feeling good about you, what you're wearing outside doesn't mean a thing.