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So it was a thing that my mother always taught me to go for your goals and never give up no matter what they are, and I started believing that later on in life.

My goals have changed throughout my life. At one time it was winning awards, selling out concert dates, selling more albums than anyone else. Now, my goals are to see my grandchildren grown, live a long and healthy life with my family and friends and travel the world.

My personal goals are to be happy, healthy and to be surrounded by loved ones.

My number one goal is to love, support and be there for my son.

I'm really close to my mother. She sacrificed a lot for me and my sister. She gave up her career. Whatever I am today is due to the values my mother instilled in me.

My parents - my mother, particularly - were very focused on our succeeding. I loved my parents, and was very grateful to them for everything, and I didn't want to disappoint them.

My mother carried on and supported us; her ambition had been to write poetry and songs.

My mother's death brought me to my knees. She was my hero, my role model, my very best friend. I spoke to her every single day of my life. I really tried hard when I grew up to make her proud of me.

During the past 23 years, I have set a number of goals for myself and I'm proud to say that these goals have been achieved.

I never lost sight of my goals. I never stopped thinking I could reach the top.