I was very shy. I'm still shy.

I love Canadians because I don't see very much racism in Canada.

All I do is stay in the kitchen and cook. I don't go there to party.

I decided to always sing in the back with the chorus and never went up front because I had trouble performing.

I truly respect the people who are working. If they want an autograph from Patti LaBelle, they are going to get it. I have never separated myself from them. I never think you are better than the next one.

Anger is like the blade of a butcher knife - very difficult to hold on to for long without harming yourself.

Real divas give 150 percent. If they don't have the right dress, they'll go out in whatever they have. If there are no microphones, they'll still put on a show. They are people who put their heart and soul in what they do.