My mother sang with me in her stomach; I sang with Bobbi Kris in my stomach. I believe the child starts to develop within, and whatever you read, whatever you think, whatever you do affects the child.

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

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

I've read about myself and my husband and my family, to the point where they've called my parents, they've called my brothers, offering money to tell stories. They call friends of mine. I'd just like for them to just ... don't badger us. Don't scrutinize us. We have children and they have to live, too. It's not fair.

I decided long ago never to walk in anyone's shadow; if I fail, or if I succeed at least I did as I believe.

You don't have a baby based on that publicity madness. People don't live like that. Especially black people who were raised in families with morals and standards and integrity.

I'd rather be alone than unhappy