I just try to write songs that people are going to have a dialogue about.

I just hope people don't get sick of us. I'm sick of us and I'm in Destiny's Child.

When I was writing the Destiny's Child songs, it was a big thing to be that young and taking control. And the label at the time didn't know that we were going to be that successful, so they gave us all control. And I got used to it.

I can never be safe; I always try and go against the grain. As soon as I accomplish one thing, I just set a higher goal. That's how I've gotten to where I am.

I get nervous when I don't get nervous. If I'm nervous I know I'm going to have a good show.

I know I'm stronger in the songs than I really am. Sometimes I need to hear it myself. We all need to hear those empowering songs to remind us.