I don't have to go to a doctor and have my face changed. It terrifies me that women do that.

There will always be ladies who lunch. Always. And apparently they live a long time.

Fear is the base of what everybody does wrong in their lives.

I find it easier to abstain than do a little bit of anything. I'm not a 'little bit' kind of dame. I want it all, whatever I do.

It gets tiring being a smartass.

I don't think there's any thrill in the world like doing work you're good at.

This is a time in my life where I'm gonna behave like an elegant human being. Or not.

I am not influenced by other human beings. But I am inspired.

if somebody doesn't have any talent, get off the stage! you're wasting my time.

Everybody's got a sack of rocks.

I love holidays in New York. I love 'em. I want to celebrate something all the time and New York has holidays for every day of the week, practically. I like holidays in New York City.

Time changes all things

It's a good place when all you have is hope and not expectations.

If you have to, take a break, go to your corner, get some sleep but don't ever give up. You will get there.

There's always been a hip-hop element to my trousers.

Whenever I played Columbus, Ohio, I dropped in to see my close friend, a medium who had mysterious powers. Her Indian guide was Mohawk.

I never live in the present. I'd do interviews and people will say, "Isn't this great?" or "Can you believe?" And I would react, like, "No, I can't believe it because I'm not living in this moment."

There comes a time in every life we find the heart we're looking for.

Do I believe in God? Yes I do. When you've had a life like mine, you have to.

Opinions are like demo tapes. I don't want to hear yours

Auditions are not a natural environment, and you feel judged, even though everyone is just excited to find the right person.