Going jogging makes me feel powerful and free – like Rocky!
I’m proud to represent the average woman.
Extreme exercise doesn’t save you from poor food choices. It can be difficult to exercise and erase away that chocolate cake or pizza pie. It doesn’t work that way.
All the ladies can feel sexy and have fun in my clothing and that makes me feel like I am offering something truly unique to the people who have been gracious enough to show me such love and support over the years.
Appearance can always be changed, but the talent stays the same.
That isn’t about money, fame, or power. It’s about will, dedication, commitment, and knowing your self-worth. You can be poor as dirt and have those traits. Money can’t buy you values. You just need to know what is important to you and then feel secure in your pursuit to achieve that.
I’m prouder of my weight loss than my Oscar! I hope it has inspired people.
I was brought up singing gospel, and I really enjoy getting the church up on their feet, their hips swaying, their hands clapping, it’s a great feeling to evoke that energy for the Lord.
The talent should speak for itself.
I love being outside and feeling free, so I jog or ride my bike. Some days I play basketball or tennis.
If you’re asking yourself why I have this success and you don’t, don’t be angry with me-stop and ask yourself what your issues are that are holding you back.
I once had a crush on one of my teachers. I wrote him a love letter and stuck it in a bag in his office. I didn’t write my name on it, but I’m sure he figured out it was me.
What people need to know is that if you don’t eat what you want, then you’ll just continue to eat, because you’re not fulfilled.
To me, the biggest notes and the longest notes are the easiest notes.
When you hear my music and you feel the emotion, it’s real. When you see me in a film and you see a tear, it’s real.
When I’m acting I don’t sing, and when I’m recording I’m not acting.
I have a serious love for clothes, like no other.
The church has given me balance.
My mother was a very wise and strong person.
I used to sing in the church choir. People would say it was unusual for such a small girl to have such a big voice. They would say, ‘She sounds like she’s grown.’