“It can be hard in this business, especially when you're very young, to figure out who you can and can't trust.”
Business“I remember watching the Grammys and looking at the performances and crying to my mom, saying how much I wanted to be there.”
Mom“It can be hard in this business, especially when you're very young, to figure out who you can and can't trust.”
Business“Growing up with the childhood that I had, I learned to never let a man make me feel helpless, and it also embedded a deep need in me to always stick up for women.”
Women“I really don't spend any time on the Internet, so I guess I live a little under a rock in that respect.”
Respect“My parent's divorce and hard times at school, all those things combined to mold me, to make me grow up quicker. And it gave me the drive to pursue my dreams that I wouldn't necessarily have had otherwise.”
Dreams“Thankfully, I have my mom and a small group of close friends who are there for me 24/7 and whom I can trust and depend on.”
Mom“It's been quite a roller coaster ride, but I've grown and learned a lot about myself. The greatest thing is being able to interact with fans and touch people's lives... for that I give thanks.”
Thankful“It's an amazing thing to say, 'I'm beautiful,' without feeling like you're cocky.”
Amazing“I definitely love women. They are more attractive to the naked eye.”
Women“Whatever I do, it's my business. It's not my job to parent America.”
Business“I turned to music originally because of my past and needing a release or an outlet to get out anger or frustration or hurt.”
Anger“I don't think there is such a thing as being too raunchy when it comes to the art form of burlesque.”
Art“It's been a joy to be a part of other people's journey, to be able to inspire and be a part of new singers coming up in this business.”
Business“I will not have my son grow up in a tension-filled home.”
Home“I remember watching the Grammys and looking at the performances and crying to my mom, saying how much I wanted to be there.”
Mom“My mom brought me up to believe that my talent is a gift and a blessing.”
Mom“To be given the opportunity to help shape new artists' careers and mentor them to see their dreams come to fruition is a task I welcome with open arms.”
Dreams“I always wanted to have my own album released before I graduated from high school.”
Graduation“Blues and soul and jazz music has so much pain, so much beauty of raw emotion and passion.”
Beauty“It's important to take time for your spouse and nurture the relationship.”
Relationship“I'm at peace.”
Peace