I can't watch my first audition because it makes me too upset. I just think it is really sad. I look at myself and don't recognize myself. I do think fame and fortune changes people.

I like listening to old soul music. I like Sam Cooke. When I was growing up, the first things I was listening to was Whitney Houston and Cher. They were really big inspirations for me.

My advice is, if you are going to go on 'X Factor,' you have to know who you are as an artist.

If you are going to survive in business, show business or any business, then you have to be bold.

I can't watch my first audition because it makes me too upset. I just think it is really sad. I look at myself and don't recognize myself. I do think fame and fortune changes people.

If you haven't got love, you've got nothing.

People think that because of my nature and the tone of my voice that I'm stupid, and that's hard.