If you take care of yourself, 60 is nothing for women these days. In today's world you can be the kind of woman you want to be. Of course, I've aged a bit in the face, but not enough to worry about it. I've common sense enough to know that if I'm nearly 70 something has to give.

What's love got to do with it?

There comes a point where it is just undignified to be a rock 'n' roll star.

I'm pleased with my life, with the journey.

I never had that thing about being black. If the whole world was like that, maybe there would be more harmony and love.

I never close a door on any other religion. Most of the time, some part of it makes sense to me. I don't believe everyone has to chant just because I chant. I believe all religion is about touching something inside of yourself.

I grew up in the south, poor - on rock, dirt roads.