Musician Quotes

I can never predict what's going to happen.

But when I started writing songs, I stopped painting completely, and the only art things I do are connected to the career, like album sleeves and, to some extent, posters and things like that.

But I was feeling quite down at the time. I was living in L.A., which was kind of weird for me.

But I don't write so much now, because they're too painful.

But I do like to have peace and quiet for a good hour.

And Mary J. Blige, she's got all these fur coats and hats and stuff. She's good; I like her.

All those rappers, they're the only glamorous people working in music now. They dress up in these chains of gold, cars, girls and this and that, high-heeled shoes.

I suppose young people think football is glamorous - soccer - it's big money and the stars of it, they look good and have a great big house and a huge Ferrari.

Secretly, I wanted to look like Jimi Hendrix, but I could never quite pull it off.

You can never get silence anywhere nowadays, have you noticed?

But when you get music and words together, that can be a very powerful thing.

The day of the great jazz improviser who doesn't know how to read music is over.

Change is always happening. That's one of the wonderful things about jazz music.

I try to work out with my personal trainer for an hour, four times a week - we mainly concentrate on weights and running. If I'm on the road I sometimes do DVD work-outs in my hotel room - P90X and Insanity are a couple of my favourites.

I needed to take a break from performing, and from the Peas, to be happy. I craved female time, and time with my husband to feed my soul. My life now is about being balanced. I'm passionate about work and working out, seeing friends and family, and letting my hair down once in a while.

I love Nelly. He's such a great performer. He's so hyper and so am I.

I love diamond facials - they leave me glowing and refreshed.

I love crying at romantic movies like 'The Notebook.' I'm always bawling.

I love black truffles. I love white truffles.

I know this sounds generic, but I'm so happy to be home with my husband, my family, and my dog.

I have to wear two sports bras when I do my cardio. It takes a lot to hold these puppies up!

I have my team. Like if you see everyone around me - I have my hair and makeup girl, my assistant. They're very calm, they're all about positive energy. There're no drama queens. Everyone wants everyone else to have a positive experience. There are no agendas. I think it creates a healthy environmen

I have always loved fashion because it's a great way to express your mood. And I'm definitely a shoe lover. The right pair of shoes can change the feel of an outfit, and even change how a woman feels about herself. A woman can wear confidence on her feet with a high stiletto, or slip into weekend co

I had so much fun developing and launching my first fragrance with Avon, so for my second fragrance, I really wanted to add a little more edge. Outspoken Intense is a provocative blend of sexy confidence and daring femininity that captures the thrill and excitement of being centre stage.

I finally found the product that helps mend my damaged hair and prevent breakage. Avon's Advance Techniques Damage Repair 3D Rescue Leave-In Treatment makes it look and feel healthier.

I don't want to have a song like 'My Humps' and it be sagging down, so I pay attention to that area. A lot.

I don't miss being on the road right now because the thing is, I was on the road for eight years, so I love pizza, but pizza every day for eight years is a different thing.

I call my therapist every other day. It's not a one-stop shop. You have to push away all that negativity in your head. Face it, name it, let it go.

Guns are beautiful. But I don't like what they do.

Grades were important in our house. I was reading by two. My mom would sit there and read with me, read with me, read with me. It was wonderful.