Let them express their anger and hatred

I love the smell of rain and growing things.

I have found that there is indeed a secret to a happy marriage. It is called perspective.

I'm pretty grounded in a lifestyle which disciplines me and gives me a sense of familiarity and comfort.

I am pissed off at your insensitive inability to understand why I'm pissed off in the first place.

I didn't have a mother; I had a mama. I measure other women by the stature of my mama.

A weird thing about Gossip that I've always said: "If I weren't in this band, I would never listen to it." But I would go see it. It's a band you would go see that you don't necessarily listen to.

As happy as I am off the floor, on the floor I am the opposite. I don't take any crap.

the most all-around, practical, long-wearing illusions are the ones that you weave yourself.

I think there's some great stuff coming. I do feel that. I think we have reached our Harlem Renaissance.

A lot of people recognize me or feel that they know me. A lot of times when I speak, they recognize my voice. It's fun, it's exciting. It's always good feedback.