When You're Away For A Long Time,

I'd Love To Be The Political Voice Of My Generation, But That's Not My Gift.

I Dont Think Being Black Has Held Me Back At All. Being Black Makes You Strong.

I'm Used To Getting Up At 7, Getting Breakfast, Getting The Kids Off To School, And Doing The Mommy Thing And The Wife Thing And The Daughter Thing.

Time Has Nothing To Do With The Gifts That The Gods Give You; It's What You Do.

I Used To Sing At Funeral Homes For Families That Didn't Have A Vocalist. I Didn't Get Paid. I Needed To Sing.