Be black, shine, aim high.
Who I am is the best I can be.
A healthy sex life. Best thing in the world for a woman's voice.
Stay up and really burn the midnight oil. There are no compromises.
I have never given all of myself, even vocally, to anyone. I was taught to sing on your interest, not your capital.
The way I was taught, being black was a plus, always. Being a human being, being in America, and being black, all three were the greatest things that could happen to you. The combination was unbeatable.