When I'm out on the stage, it gives me this rush and anything that's on my mind and everything I'm going through is forgotten about.

I been through some things but I worked hard to get to where I'm at.

I think my purpose was just to get out and sing. I love to sing. I wasn't even in it for the - you know, the prize. I was, like, 'Hey, man, I'm going to sing.

Sometimes you have to lose to win again.

When I realized I was having trouble reading, I was too embarrassed to ask for help. Some teachers believed in me, but I just wasn't focused on school - I was into the music and trying to please my dad.

I like to play dress up, I'm in love with fashion.

I feel like a good mom. I'm a strong woman now... Don't look down on me. Pray for me because I'm trying.

I guarantee that if you talk to some of the young ladies that are out on the street selling their bodies -if you sit them down and really talk to them - they'll tell you that they've been abused, physically and mentally. They go through this stage where they don't care, because you don't feel like you're worth anything.

I want people to just to see, all you got to do is have a little faith.

I want to still be singing at 70 years old. I want to be open to the dreams I haven't even dreamed up.

Have a little faith. Don't give up.

I want to do all types of music, music for all people. I want my music to be encouraging, to help people.

Cause when I had my child, people tried to make me feel like life was over for me, and I started to believe that.

I wanted people to see me, to change their minds about me.

I always say you've only got one life to live, and you're not promised a tomorrow. So, you might as well just have a good time with it.