You demand respect and you'll get it. First of all, you give respect.

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 should be no more drama, but it's everywhere you go. It's just about how you get out. You've gotta bob and weave because it's everywhere. How do I keep the drama low? It's about using your head.

As far as men go, they never gave me a chance to be me; they were always scared that somebody was going to take me.

I don't know what kind of God the rest of y'all are serving, but the God I serve says, 'Mary, you need to be the hottest thing this year, and I'm gonna make sure you're doing that.'

I blame my mother for nothing, but forgive her for everything.

I can tell you I didn't feel good when I could not articulate properly. Getting my GED was important and I want other women to feel that.