 I almost wish I could be more exciting, that I could match what is happening out there to me. |
| When I heard Aretha, I could feel her emotional delivery so clearly. It came from down deep within. That's what I wanted to do. |
| No, I'm not a drug addict, and neither is my husband. If that were so, you'd get a lot less work out of me. It would show in the performances and in the work. |
| When I decided to be a singer, my mother warned me I'd be alone a lot. Basically we all are. Loneliness comes with life. |
| From the beginning, the camera and I were great friends. It loves me, and I love it. |
| I like being a woman, even in a man's world. After all, men can't wear dresses, but we can wear the pants. |
| I believe that children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess inside. |
| I've turned down a lot of arena dates because I've done the big-arena thing. Now, I want to do something where people can feel me and I can feel them. |
| God gave me a voice to sing with, and when you have that, what other gimmick is there? |
| I finally faced the fact that it isn't a crime not having friends. Being alone means you have fewer problems. |
| Nobody likes to be picked on. Nobody. |
| I'm not crazy about arenas just because I can sell them out. It doesn't do anything for my ego at all. I want to play places where people don't have to sit in the nosebleed seats and wonder what the hell is going on. |
| My mother taught me that when you stand in the truth and someone tells a lie about you, don't fight it. |
| I decided long ago never to walk in anyone's shadow; if I fail, or if I succeed at least I did as I believe. |
