I always try to be optimistic, but not to the point where I'm getting on people's nerves.

I think it takes a strong man to be in a relationship with a strong woman. A lot of people hear the word "diva" and think of it as a negative. I see it as a positive. I want somebody who knows what they want out of life and isn't afraid to show it.

Family is always first.

A lot of people don't know the first time I was ever on national television I was a 'Soul Train' dancer.

I was 16 years old, driving to LA, and sleeping in my car, just trying to make it happen.

In so many areas, when you think about it, you never really see an actor cross over to music. It always music to acting and it's receivable because when music gives a form of entertainment of art to where it's very personable, it's a passion, it's an intimate type of art to when you hear it, it's them.

My Vocation is my Vacation. I love what I do.