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

No, I'm not a drug addict, and neither is my husband. If that were so, you'd get a lot less work out of me. It would show in the performances and in the work.

Nobody makes me do anything I don't want to do. It's my decision. So the biggest devil is me. I'm either my best friend or my worst enemy.

I'm just fiercely protective. It's like, that's my lair and nobody messes with my lair.

I have a mother that's very strong and family that surround me and constantly tell me they love me.

My mother taught me that when you stand in the truth and someone tells a lie about you, don't fight it.