Mary J. Blige

I believe there are certain things that God uses to get us out of a bad situation, and I believe music was one of the things he used for me.

People know what they see but they don't know what's happening inside. If you want to know who you are and how you feel about yourself, take a look at your environment.

Believe in yourself when nobody else does.

I studied international relations and economics at the University of Virginia. I paid my way by working as a bartender in the summer and at three part-time jobs during the year.

If you're not having a good time, find something else that gives you some joy in life.

I'm proud that with 'Bright Eyes' we've always experimented and tried to make a different record every time out.