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 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.

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

I'm older, I'm matured... I'm looking forward to the years to come. Good years.

I'm tired of people taking off their clothes.

I think over the years, being a mother, I've matured in so many ways.

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