I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too.

Though the sex to which I belong is considered weak, you will nevertheless find me a rock that bends to no wind.

There's nobody in the business strong enough to scare me.

I've always been famous, it's just no one knew it yet.

Do not allow people to dim your shine because they are blinded. Tell them to put on some sunglasses because we were born this way.

I had a boyfriend who told me I'd never succeed, never be nominated for a Grammy, never have a hit song, and that he hoped I'd fail. I said to him, 'Someday, when we're not together, you won't be able to order a cup of coffee at the f***** deli without hearing or seeing me.'