I began to learn acceptance, direction, understanding and perception - all elements that had been sadly lacking in my life.

Music is the greatest communication in the world. Even if people don't understand the language that you're singing in, they still know good music when they hear it.

I began to learn acceptance, direction, understanding and perception - all elements that had been sadly lacking in my life.

When love brings so much joy, why must it bring so much pain?

I've gone the full spectrum - from gospel to blues to jazz to soul to pop - and the public has accepted what I've done through it all. I think it means I've been doing something right at the right time.

I want to be happy and free, living and loving for me.

Lady love, your love is peaceful like the summers breeze.