She smiles through a thousand tears, and harbors adolescent fears. She dreams of all that she can never be, she wades in insecurity.

I really haven't paid attention to Madonna since about like 7th or 8th grade when she used to be popular

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

Whatever you're going through in your life, don't ever give up.

I'm far from perfect. I'm still learning. I overworked myself, and I paid the price. I consider the breakdown a breakthrough. I needed to hit rock bottom. I needed to understand the cost of pushing so hard; fighting so hard against the system.

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

Since having the babies, I realize that 90 percent of losing weight is my diet.