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I learned how to dance every move of 'Billie Jean.'

I never enjoyed making videos, even though the 'Total Eclipse' video was nominated for a Grammy along with the song. We lost out to the 'Billie Jean' video.

Someone like Billie Jean King is completely my idol.

When Billie Holiday sings a song, I hear the song, but I always hear her and her truth.

I had no desire to become a singer until I heard Billie Holiday. The first time I heard her on a record, it was a revelation. She sounded like a woman singing about herself.

I'm not someone who can dance to a song I don't like.

What I loved with Billie Holiday is she had a good way of parlaying the sorrow with a positive musical twist.

I thought the Billie Holiday comparison was beautiful. I think, Wow, what a wonderful, creative, helpful spirit. She's someone who wanted to help others by sharing her emotion. That's what I do, too, so I think that's a great comparison.

I hate negative songs; I won't sing them. It doesn't matter if it's sold 2 million more albums.