"I've always been a perfectionist. I like things to be just right."

"I'm not going to let anybody bring me down. I'm going to keep fighting."

"I'm not afraid to fail. I'm not afraid to make mistakes."

"I'm a very successful woman. I've achieved a lot in my life. I've won a lot of awards. I've sold a lot of records. I've performed for a lot of people. I've made a lot of money."

"I don’t like being called a diva unless it’s in a song."