Everything is scary if you look at it. So you just got to live.

Cause I'm no better than you, you, or you. And I can't get on no throne and preach, 'cause I'm not God.

I cannot save the world, that's not what I'm trying to do. I guess I'm just trying to walk the walk and be an example to those that want it. Not everybody does, but if Mary J Blige can come out of that same hole you were in, then you can do it too - that's my goal: to do that without saying it, but actually live it.

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

So as long as I'm a human being and I'm not perfect, I'm able to say I'm having some growing pains. Because in order to sustain where you are once you made such a breakthrough that everyone is looking at you, now everyone is like, 'Ooh, is she gonna make a mistake?' Yes, I'm going to make a mistake. Yes, I'm still gonna do things.

I've learned so much from all my mistakes. I just wish I had gotten my education.

I like what I see when I'm looking at me when I'm walking past the mirror.