"R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to me"
"I'm a diva is all about respect yourself"
"Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit"
Dreams
"Think about it - we are the most powerful, magical, creative beings in the universe"
Power
"Everybody needs respect from the cradle to the grave"
"Let me be clear: I am a diva"
"It wasn't until later that I realized Dad's love came through in the way he protected me"
Family
"I'm the Queen of Soul, and I've earned my crown"
Success
"What you won't do, do for love"
Love
"Music has always been my way to cope with and understand the world"
Music
"You gotta have faith to make it through the hard times"
Faith
"Find another love that's true and let his love comfort you"
Love
"I felt like a woman, and it didn't matter what anybody said"
Strength
"Keep going, keep pushing, keep working hard"
Perseverance
"I'm human, and I want to be loved for who I am"
"Success is never final, and failure is never fatal"
Success
"Stand up for what you believe in, even if you stand alone"
Courage
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world"
Education
"I was born with music inside me"
Music
"One day I will be heard"
Hope
"I want to be remembered as a woman who walked for justice"
Justice
"Never let anyone tell you that you don't deserve the best"
"Think about all the beauty still left around you and be happy"
Happiness
"I'm a fighter, always have been"
Strength
"The day I stop singing is the day my life ends"
Music
"I give myself the gift of respect and admiration"
"God gave me a voice to sing with, and when I stand before Him, I won't be ashamed"
Faith
"I have my roots, and my roots are deep"
"Life is like a boxing match - you never know how long it will last"
Life
"Singing has always been my purpose"
