For some reason, all artists have self-esteem issues.

Her least favorite thing: VOLUNTARY IGNORANCE

Thank you, God, because I am lucky. Also let's face it, it turns out I'm black. And I'm having a career quite different from lots of people, so I feel doubly lucky.

If you're willing to stand for what you believe in ... you won't need advice from me, because you will be able to handle whatever comes.

In the dark times, if you have something to hold on to, which is yourself, you'll survive.

Everything for me is visual. That's just how my head works.

Most of all, I dislike this idea nowadays that if you're a black person in America, then you must be called African-American. Listen, I've visited Africa, and I've got news for everyone: I'm not an African.