I started speaking about what I was dealing with through my music, and 4 million women responded and said, 'Us too, Mary.' And I didn't know that everyone was hurting like I was hurting. I had no idea.

Believe in yourself when nobody else does.

My main exercise is cardio. The treadmill is fine, but running outdoors gives me the best results. I try to log 6 to 8 miles a week. I could be in the worst mood, but when I do my cardio, I feel much, much better.

I don't know. Only God knows where the story ends for me, but I know where the story begins. It's up to us to choose, whether we win or lose and I choose to win.

I wouldn't adopt, but what I will do is give my time and go and try to be there for people.

I'm from the element of the streets that says that once you've made it, it's yours. But keep it to yourself.

I believe there are certain things that God uses to get us out of a bad situation, and I believe music was one of the things he used for me.