She started singing: All I could see is this face and this voice coming out, and it was unbelievable. It was a moment you hope for when you're looking for someone to work with.
I truly think this is one of those places that, for the rest of my life, I'll say 'I played Carnegie Hall.' You know ... that's it.
Especially in the entertainment industry, because you have to focus on yourself and your career every day, it's really important to do things that remind you that it's not just about you; things that really take you back to reality.
I don't need to be 19 years old or starve myself for some weight or turn men's heads down that road. And thank God I finally know that.
When people compliment my cooking, it's like somebody telling me that they like my music. And it's great to be known for something else.