When I decided to be a singer, my mother warned me I'd be alone a lot. Basically we all are.

When I decided to be a singer, my mother warned me I'd be alone a lot. Basically we all are. Loneliness comes with life.

I finally faced the fact that it isn't a crime not having friends. Being alone means you have fewer problems.

I decided long ago never to walk in anyone's shadow if I fail, if I succeed at least I did as I believe.

I decided long ago never to walk in anyone's shadow; if I fail, or if I succeed at least I did as I believe.

In grammar school some of the girls had problems with me. My face was too light. My hair was too long. It was the black-consciousness period, and I felt really bad.