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

My greatest beauty secret is being happy with myself. I don't use special creams or treatments - I'll use a little bit of everything. It's a mistake to think you are what you put on yourself. I believe that a lot of how you look is to do with how you feel about yourself and your life. Happiness is the greatest beauty secret.

I didn't have anybody, really, no foundation in life, so I had to make my own way. Always, from the start. I had to go out in the world and become strong, to discover my mission in life.

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.

In Buddhism there are words you can say... as you say the words with rhythm the conscious tells the subconscious

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.

You take your problems to a god, but what you really need is for the god to take you to the inside of you.