"The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain."

"The greatest thing about music is that it can transcend all barriers. It can bring people together."

"I'm not a religious person. I'm a spiritual person. And I believe in God."

"I'm not a politician. I'm a singer. But I believe in speaking out for what's right."

"I'm not a rebel. I'm just a woman who speaks her mind."