My public persona is badly warped and bears little resemblance to the person those closest to me know.

I've spent my fortune, tarnished my public view and made myself the brunt of punch line after punch line.

No matter what happens, I'm going to protect my kid.

Roger Clemens is one of the most wonderful men I've ever known. I loved him very much... still love him to this day. He treated me like a princess.

I love my family's music because I love it. It's good. I listen to the Winans all the time. I listen to BeBe and CeCe. I listen to Angie and Debbie. I listen to Uncle Daniel. I listen to Phase 2, my two brothers and my two cousins. I think they're incredible.

I grew up in a society with a very ancient and strong oral storytelling tradition. I was told stories, as a child, by my grandmother, and my father as well.

A family friend was staying with us once and had brought over a ukulele. I just loved the way she played it. I saved up the money from my 11th birthday and went out and bought one for myself.

I love the whole idea of family and what gets left behind when you are gone. I'm very proud of my children; I was one of seven.