When I heard Aretha, I could feel her emotional delivery so clearly. It came from down deep within. That's what I wanted to do.

I broke my heart for every gain, to taste the sweet I faced the pain.

I'm proud of being a mother, a wife, a daughter, and a sister, and a lover and a friend We're all God's children.

I like being a woman, even in a man's world. After all, men can't wear dresses, but we can wear the pants.

I finally faced the fact that it isn't a crime not having friends. Being alone means you have fewer problems.

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.

If I fail, if I succeed, at least I live as I believe.