You get that love from the people. It lets me know that all the madness I go through, all the stuff that the business has to offer with all its madness; it makes it worthwhile.

God gave me a voice to sing with, and when you have that, what other gimmick is there?

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 believe the children are our future

I'm older, I'm matured... I'm looking forward to the years to come. Good years.

If I fail, if I succeed, at least I live as I believe.

Learning to love yourself, is the greatest love all

My mother taught me that when you stand in the truth and someone tells a lie about you, don't fight it.

There can be miracles when you believe.

I wish to you, joy and happiness. But above all this, I wish you love

Truth, at times is just an accepted opinion

Expect it, believe it, trust yourself and the process, and allow it to come to you.

People aren't born good or bad. It's the way you live your life that matters and how many people you inspire and empower after you're gone.

I had the only beard in the Western Hemisphere that made Bob Dylan's look good.

I don't care who's playing. Even if it's my favorite artist, I'm probably not gonna go and see him.

Some people can sometimes really invade your space and kind of never leave you alone.

Life is very hard, isn't it? It does kill you, after all.

Pay close attention to objects, events and natural phenomenon that would otherwise get chewed up in the daily grind.

An essential portion of any artist's labor is not creation so much as invocation

You white folks see UFOs in your dreams. You don't hear about Martians in Harlem.