Most of the groups I worked with 30 years ago are either dead or dead broke. And it’s a shame.

So don’t get me wrong, I love my songs, and I still love hearing them. That’s history, baby.

When I do a concert and people put their hands in the air, they’re doing it on their own.

I love my songs, let’s not get crazy here.

I mean, Janet Jackson? She’s like Michael Jackson with hair.

Kill Rock Stars allowed me to put out a real genuine rock ‘n’ roll record.

Back 20 years ago, I was recording with Bruce Springsteen, and his producer called me and said I had to be in the studio the next day to finish the sessions, and I couldn’t. I had to be in court, in California. All this took like 10 years out of my life.

It doesn’t pay to try, all the smart girls know why.

I love Ruth Brown, not just her singing, but Ruth Brown has more girl power than anyone, because she fought hard against people who ripped her off and then helped other artists through the Rhythm and Blues Foundation.

I used to cry myself to sleep every night. I missed singing so much. And performing. Man, I missed it so much.