My mom was concerned that us four little black girls have a really well-balanced life. She wanted us to be around people like us, but we also went to private school and traveled all the time. Now I fit in most places because I've been most places. Kelis balanceblackconcern share on social
I don't think people know me at all. At the end of the day, if you see me in sequins and glitter out at a club, you might think that's all there is. But, you know, it's just glitter. My friends who I've known since I was 17 - they know who I am. Kelis clubdayend share on social
For me, saying 'I'm bossy' is a cute, tongue-in-cheek way of saying that I'm in control of my life. Kelis bossycheekcontrol Change image and share on social
As a chef, if I can taste something, I can basically figure out what's in it. Kelis basicallycheffigure Change image and share on social
As a child, I'd help my mum cook, and it was ridiculous - she had the correct gadget or utensil for everything. 'Stop! Don't use that, I have exactly the right utensil.' After I left home, I survived on cup-a-meals and never saw myself as being like her. Now I've become her. Kelis childcookcorrect share on social
Being the ideal of a strong woman means utilizing all the things that God gives you. People are always saying to me, 'You're a strong female, so why are you wearing a bikini on the cover of that magazine?' Being a strong woman is misconstrued to be something evil and ugly. Kelis bikinicoverevil share on social
I needed a break, and going to culinary school turned a lightbulb on that I didn't have to make music. The people in the music business forget that not only is there an entire world of people out there who do not care what we do, we are not creating the wheel. Kelis breakbusinesscare share on social
I was never an R&B artist. People coined me one, but that's because, especially if you're in the States, if you're black and you sing, then you're R&B. Kelis artistblackcoin Change image and share on social
My last supper would be a charcuterie smorgasbord with every kind of meat, and sauces to dip them in. Kelis charcuteriedipkind Change image and share on social
I can't live without Eucerin cream, lip gloss, gum, nail polish, and sparkly things. Kelis creameuceringloss Change image and share on social
