I don't listen to people's opinions. I have people around me who I can trust, but most of all I listen to myself.

Growing up, I was the preferred hairstylist for all of my friends.

Working in the studio is a more personal experience whereas on stage in front of a billion people, its more exciting performing live.

When you're going to do whatever you're going to do, you have to get your, put your mind into it.

When life is real, it's not going to be smooth.

When someone comes up to me and says, 'Mary, you helped save my marriage', or, 'Mary, you helped me get out of this abusive relationship', I'm in it, really in their lives. And I'm so passionate about my feelings, but also about showing people the way through theirs.

When you hold on to anger and unforgiveness, you can't move forward.