I look around and see the things I have, and I remember not having them. That is one thing that keeps me grounded. I'm definitely the same person I was. . . . I never lose me, I never lose the real person.

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.

I always sang and I always wrote...it's just having that ambition. You really can't let go of your dreams.

I am thinking of you in my sleepless solitude tonight.

I understand people want to hold on to their roots.

Lord knows dreams are hard to follow, but don't let anyone tear them away.

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