The allusion was that I was actually naked. I loved that. It always, kind of shocked people enough that they became mine immediately.

It was always Marx, Lenin, and revolution - real girl's talk.

It's a new dawn, it's a new day...and I'm feeling good.

It is difficult to retain your standards with the pressure of trying to make money, which always has its rules...It's hard to walk the tightrope of doing what you think is your best and making money at it.

I believe in racial memory too. I'm sure I've got ancient African blood in me that has something to do with what I am.

I would like you to know, I am a doctor of music.

When I choose material for an album all these songs I grew up with pour into my head.