We're living in world, stars and dust Between heaven 'n all that surrounds us We're travellers here, spirits passing through And the love we give, is all that will endure Just like a rose after the rain Something beautiful remains Tears will leave no stains Time will ease the pain For every life that fades Something beautiful remains

I am a practicing Buddhist. I have been for 25 years.

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.

In Tennessee where I grew up, there were animals, farms, wagons, mules.

After I moved with my mother to St. Louis, my older sister and I went to see Ike Turner, who was the hottest then. His music charged me. I was never attracted to him, but I wanted to sing with his band.

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.

For me the goddess is the female of God, She is powerful if different.