Angie Stone

“I'm a real woman. I'm a real person. And I'm a real artist.”

“Music is supposed to be a healing force. It's supposed to be a source of inspiration.”

“I've learned that you can't be everything to everyone. You have to be true to yourself.”

“My music is my therapy. It's my way of dealing with life.”

“I just want people to feel good when they hear my music. I want them to be inspired.”

“Soul music is timeless. It's music that comes from the heart.”

“I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to be a real model.”

“You can't let fear hold you back. You have to take risks and go after your dreams.”

“I am a living testament that you can be-your-own-boss.”

“Life is too short to be unhappy. You have to find your joy and live it.”

“I'm a survivor. I've been through a lot, but I'm still standing.”

“Black love is a beautiful thing. And it needs to be celebrated.”

“The biggest thing that I've learned is that I can't do it all. And that's okay.”

“I believe in the power of prayer. It has gotten me through some of the toughest times in my life.”