I’m convinced that we Black women possess a special indestructible strength that allows us to not only get down, but to get up, to get through, and to get over.
I feel most people’s sexuality is enormously complicated. That’s what it means to be human. Wouldn’t it be great if we honored that complexity rather than turn it into gossip or ridicule? Wouldn’t it be great if we accepted sexual diversity, in ourselves and others, without condemning it?
Dreams can become a reality when we possess a vision that is characterized by the willingness to work hard, a desire for excellence, and a belief in our right and our responsiblity to be equal members of society.
The pain is necessary. Sometimes pain is the teacher we require, a hidden gift of healing and hope.
I would hope my legacy would be bringing smiles to faces. Happiness with my music.
My dad taught us that there’s no greater distance than that between first and second place.
I wanted to be on my own and get out of the house. We were the kind of kids that – we – obeyed our parents. If they said no, you don’t ask why.
As a child, I had to get up early for school or work. I’d get ready by myself. I’d set my alarm to wake me up very early in the morning, and be off to work, the family driver driving me every morning. I did it alone, my parents never coming in to wake me up.
Competition is great. And as long as it’s friendly and not a malicious thing, then I think it’s cool.
I was raised with a ton of brothers and sisters where, obviously, the music running in and out of the house was very eclectic. So, I had a lot under my belt by the time I grew up. It all depends upon the mood that I’m in, the space that I’m in and what I’m feeling at that moment. But definitely!
There are people that regardless of what it is, if it’s something that’s stressful, whatever it may be, they don’t eat, they lose a lot of weight, a divorce, they get real thin. I’m the opposite.
When I finally make up my mind that I want to do something, it’s never been hard for me to do.
Every body type is different – that’s what makes you unique. What makes you special is you, and you are different from the next person.
It is my belief that we all have the need to feel special. It is this need that can bring out the best in us, yet the worst in us.
I was very independent growing up, but there were things that were bothering me that I never told anybody. I would talk to our animals at home.
Believe in yourself. Have faith in yourself because no one else is going to...
In complete darkness we are all the same, it is only our knowledge and wisdom that separates us, don’t let your eyes deceive you.
Touring is very grueling. It’s very taxing on the body and living out of your suitcase, going from city to city, night after night. It’s a tough job.
By age seven, I used to comb my hair for performances, just pull my hair up into a bun. Granted, it wasn’t a very intricate hairstyle. Still, to be that responsible and disciplined at age seven is unusual.
I don’t have a lot of friends.