"I do consider myself part of black history."

"I wish I had an extra day with my mom sometimes. Or another hour in the day with my family, husband and children."

"Really, every woman is an example to me, because as women we go through so much pain. We have to live this perfect life when we are messed up inside. We all go through trials and tribulations."

"I don't listen to people's opinions. I have people around me who I can trust, but most of all I listen to myself."

"In the arithmetic of human affection, the more you give, the more you retain. Such is the immutable nature of understanding."

"Rugby is great. The players don't wear helmets or padding they just beat the living daylights out of each other and then go for a beer. I love that."

"Oh, I will always be honest with my music. The records are black boxes for me. Like if you want to know who I am, my views, my perspective, things I love, things I hate, my convictions, my anthems. I've never let people's opinions affect the way I write."

"Everyone has inside of him a piece of good news. The good news is that you don't know how great you can be! How much you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your potential is!"