My mother taught me beauty really lives in places like a smile.

God gave me a voice to sing with, and when you have that, what other gimmick is there?

I like being a woman, even in a man's world. After all, men can't wear dresses, but we can wear the pants.

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 believe the children are our future

I'm older, I'm matured... I'm looking forward to the years to come. Good years.

If I fail, if I succeed, at least I live as I believe.

Learning to love yourself, is the greatest love all

My mother taught me that when you stand in the truth and someone tells a lie about you, don't fight it.

There can be miracles when you believe.

I wish to you, joy and happiness. But above all this, I wish you love

Ladies and gentlemen, the President of the United States . . .

The larger the bricks your enemies throw at you the larger the palace you are going to build.

And I’m trying to stay strong. I really, really am. But he smells so damn good, and his lips are just right there. All soft and inviting… and all I can think about is having them on my body.

You need to cleanse your mind throughout life because there is so much negativity in yourself and around. Keep cleaning and you will connect with the Universe quicker and effectively.

The first step to empathy and compassion is realising the similarities between yourself and those that are suffering

One of the things I have an allergic reaction to playing, especially as a black actor, is the mandatory kind of best friend/cop/detective type. You will never see me in that movie.

Singing is as much an act of worship as is prayer.

I want us to invest in you.

The contempt for law and the contempt for the human consequences of lawbreaking go from the bottom to the top of American society.

There are interesting scientific and historical connections between these things that I just love.