I find that the British audience listens and they accept the performer for its value, value as a singer, as a vocalist, value as a performer. You're only accepted if you're good.

I never said Well, I don't have this and I don't have that. I said, I don't have this yet, but I'm going to get it.

They're still in good shape, but I'm not flashing them anymore. I'm an old lady. I leave all the flesh to the kids.

My parents separated when I was younger

I don't have a problem with being black in a white country or being with my people.

Movies are movies: they take you back in time, and how it still is for some

I was a victim; I don't dwell on it.