Going jogging makes me feel powerful and free - like Rocky!
Family makes a house a home.
Don't block your blessings. Don't let doubt stop you from getting where you want to be.
I always say, you never know how much your parents loved you until you have a child to love.
My grandmother always taught me, 'If you don't have a home, family, and church, you don't have anything.'
Ever since grammar school, I knew I wanted to be famous - I always wanted to be a singer.
It's one thing to lose weight, but it's another thing to eat healthy.
Traditional values are big in my life.
I don't believe in voodoo.
What people need to know is that if you don't eat what you want, then you'll just continue to eat, because you're not fulfilled.
Even though I am extremely blessed to have accomplished many of my goals at such a young age, I am still reaching, still striving.
My ultimate film role would be to play the queen of soul, Aretha Franklin.
I like meat on my bones.
I am the biggest Destiny's Child - Beyonce, Kelly, Michelle, all of them - fan in the world.
I once had a crush on one of my teachers. I wrote him a love letter and stuck it in a bag in his office. I didn't write my name on it, but I'm sure he figured out it was me.
I love being nurturing and caring because I love to see other people happy.
I'm proud to represent the average woman.
The church has given me balance.
I actually stopped working out because I don't want to lose my jelly.
I'm prouder of my weight loss than my Oscar!
