I have a serious love for clothes, like no other.

I hope that when I'm 80 years old, people will still be talking about my wedding.

I like meat on my bones.

I slept with my mom until I was 16 years old.

I try to dress a little casual before my photo-shoots. I can be comfortable before I go into my... transition.

I want to be around for a long time, singing and making albums and movies.

I was a homebody growing up.

I'm just not a shoe girl.

I'm proud to represent the average woman.

I'm prouder of my weight loss than my Oscar!

I've always had a love for making things my own.

It's one thing to lose weight, but it's another thing to eat healthy.

Music is my home.

My grandmother always taught me, 'If you don't have a home, family, and church, you don't have anything.'

My mother was a very wise and strong person.

My son is very into music and really familiar with my voice.

My ultimate film role would be to play the queen of soul, Aretha Franklin.

The church has given me balance.

To me, the biggest notes and the longest notes are the easiest notes.

Traditional values are big in my life.