I have never been the type of person who has ever worried about what people think.

Life is funny, and a lot of times, the people that I've met have really gone past anything that I've ever dreamed of, so I'm really grateful. My friendships really go from the West to the East. You'd be amazed at some of the people I call friends.

I've been privileged to meet presidents and sing at inaugurations and other political events.

Love is so unconditional; love liberates; love is the reason why I do what I do, and so I think it is the greatest gift we have.

I stopped singing for a long time because it just wasn't something I was very passionate about.

I've never been a calm, midrange type person.