It was a very emotional dinner... Everyone shared personal stories about her and gave her words of encouragement and inspiration. Everyone tried to remain positive.

Life's a wheel of fortune and y'all can't buy a vowel.

Today begins a new saga in my life which I expect to strengthen me and allow me time for reflection... I plan to write music while in prison, read and pray regularly and will come out a stronger, more confident woman.

I am blessed to have so many great things in my life - family, friends and God. All will be in my thoughts daily.

I'm human, you're human. So they said, but inside we're all animals.

My fan mail is what keeps me going.

Lil' Kim is my stage name and a character I use when I'm out working my livelihood.