I like Marilyn Monroe; she was super glam, weren't she?

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.

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

I'm a better writer than I am a singer, and I express myself easily through writing.

I am lucky in that I love what I do, but it can still be hard to be away from the kids for long lengths of time. At the end of the day, all I want is to be with my kids, but it's worth it to create a future for my family.

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