I hope to be around past the 90's. I don't want to just be categorized as one of this era. My goal is to have a career that stands.

I'm experimenting with my voice. Every day I do different things with it, and if I feel it's appropriate I do it on the record.

Forget the image, forget the ensemble, forget the rumours, forget the short skirts, the big hair, whatever! I owe this to the fans and I will never forget you so I want to accept this award on behalf of all of you.

Sipping Bailey's Cream by the stereo, trying to find relief on the radio. I'm suppressing the tears.

It's in my genes. My mother was an opera singer. I'm clearly dramatic.

We've all been influenced by other people...If Minnie Riperton never existed, would I have even thought of singing in that (upper) register? I doubt it.

One doesn't remain a teenager forever.