I've got a good man. He takes care of me. I don't have to be scared of anything because I know he will kick every ass... disrespect him and you've got a problem.

I've never felt like this in any other country. I feel at home, I feel wonderful

I've got some good saints out there - that's right - that pray for me constantly. You've gotta have that! You do.

When I decided to be a singer, my mother warned me I'd be alone a lot. Basically we all are. Loneliness comes with life.

You don't have a baby based on that publicity madness. People don't live like that. Especially black people who were raised in families with morals and standards and integrity.

I've turned down a lot of arena dates because I've done the big-arena thing. Now, I want to do something where people can feel me and I can feel them.

I decided long ago never to walk in anyone's shadow; if I fail, or if I succeed at least I did as I believe.