Did people think I sounded black? Totally, but that was a marketing tool as well, but also this is how I grew up and these are my influences.

The men were all scumbags, but the whole point of the film is to show the development of that. Each guy is going in there to have a good time. By and large, these men are career men, family men, and you just see the deterioration of them.

To me, it was about finding new opportunities. I know my voice touches people. It has for years. I can't give that up.

Loving a man truly and really brings me to my knees.

My current mantra is that sometimes we need teachers in our lives. I never had that in my life, parents and stuff like that; I tried to stay on the outside of them or anybody that had that kind of influence.

I'm not looking to go out there and make a rhythmic Timbaland track.

Be kind. It's very needed to be respectful to all.