I had to confront my fears and master my every demonic thought about inferiority, insecurity, or the fear of being black, young, and gifted in this Western culture.

The greatest antidote to insecurity & sense of fear is compassion. It brings one back to the basis of one's inner strength.

When I wake up in the morning, I feel just like any other insecure 24-year-old girl.

I think that promoting insecurity in the form of plastic surgery is infinitely more harmful than an artistic expression related to body modification.

I have insecurities of course, but I don't hang out with anyone who points them out to me.

Being abandoned by my mother gives me a sense of insecurity that I will never recover from. I have to try and recreate that balance by trying to create a sense of self-worth. And yes, being on stage is a part of that.