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

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

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.

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 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.

Sometimes you have to lose to win again.

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 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 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.

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

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

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