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“ Never let your heart take precedence over reason, otherwise you will have problems. ”

“ Cracking gum or sitting with your legs open were considered unacceptable...and I'd better not come back from the yard with scratched knees. ”

“ I wouldn't be with anybody who didn't respect my opinion. ”

“ From the beginning, the camera and I were great friends. It loves me, and I love it. ”

“ I wanted to be a teacher. I love children, so I wanted to deal with children. Then I wanted to be a veterinarian. But by the age of 10 or 11, when I opened my mouth and said, ”

“ 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 feel so blessed to just have done what I had done. To be able to just use what God has given me is a blessing. You know, never mind the Grammys, never mind the records, never mind all of that. Just to be able to sing. ”

“ Being around people like Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick and Roberta Flack, all these greats, I was taught to listen and observe. ”

“ You don't realize it until you're older. When you're older, you learn what it's about to relax and enjoy. You're not so young, not so eager. Some of the mistakes you made are gone. They're over! ”

“ You can achieve your goals and enjoy the spoils of success once you unlock your full potential. ”