"I'm a very determined person. When I set my mind to something, I usually accomplish it."

"I don't think I'm a feminist. I'm a woman. I'm a woman who sings."

"Being the Queen is not all about singing, and being a diva is not all about singing. It has much to do with your service to people. And your social contributions to your community and your civic contr…"

"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’m not gonna let some clown come in here and tell me how to sing my own damn song."