I was aware of people staring at me. No one moved. They seemed almost in trance. I just stared at the clock in the center of the church. When I finished, everyone clapped and started crying.

I have priorities. Maintaining my daughter is my first.

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'd rather be alone than unhappy

She's my teacher, my adviser, my greatest inspiration.

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

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.