“My God is a God who wants me to have things. He wants me to bling. He ...” — Mary J. Blige Quote

My God is a God who wants me to have things. He wants me to bling. He wants me to be the hottest thing on the block.

Sometimes I frown and I don't realise it.

Really, every woman is an example to me, because as women we go through so much pain. We have to live this perfect life when we are messed up inside. We all go through trials and tribulations.

I was inspired to create 'My Life' so I could finally share a personal part of my life beyond my music.

I do consider myself part of black history.

There is always a testing of the new kid on the block in politics.

I've been trying to understand conflict and violence ever since I was a kid. You know. There were a few things that happened even on my block - the Black Panthers used to be right around the corner from where we were.

But at some point, we've got to have disciplined play and have got to coach better. I'm not putting it on the players. We've got to coach them to tackle and block better. It's as simple as that. If we can do those things, we'll have a chance.

Man's great misfortune is that he has no organ, no kind of eyelid or brake, to mask or block a thought, or all thought, when he wants to.