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

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.

I'm either my best friend or my worst enemy.

From the beginning, the camera and I were great friends. It loves me, and I love it.

Being around people like Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick and Roberta Flack, all these greats, I was taught to listen and observe.

Never let your heart take precedence over reason, otherwise you will have problems.

Learning to love yourself, is the greatest love all