"I've always understood that the world is a stage. It's a big, beautiful stage, and you're either a star or you're not."

"I don't really care what people think about me. I'm just here to do what I do."

"I don't think in terms of gender. I just think in terms of music."

"I'm not interested in being famous. I'm interested in being great."

"I just want to make music that makes a difference."