I think God made a woman to be strong and not to be trampled under the feet of men. I've always felt this way because my mother was a very strong woman, without a husband.

I let people know that it was all right to do the kinds of things I did.

No, I've never truly been a minister.

I don't give the devil credit for creating nothing.

I also like the banging piano - that old good-time piano.

And I'd like to give my love to everybody, and let them know that the grass may look greener on the other side, but believe me, it's just as hard to cut.

I never accepted the idea that I had to be guided by some pattern or blueprint.