After every storm, if you look hard enough, a rainbow appears.

One day I promised God that if he would give me my voice back I would never smoke again. I got three octaves back after quitting.

I do not think I reinvent myself. Wearing my hair differently or changing my style of dress is playing dress-up. I don't take it too seriously.

I don't mind being compared to Whitney (Houston), there are people miles worse to be compared to.

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.

You really have to look inside yourself to find your inner strength.

I loved Jordan. He was one of the greatest athletes of our time.