Quotes from Brandy Norwood

I was rapping as a hobby. It was something I did for my friends and just played around on ideas and stuff like that.

I think the Grammy is like the award, you know.

There's a lot of people out there who go through hard times, and they feel alone. They feel like nobody is there. But I'm in the same boat.

I take conscious breaks for myself 'cause I like to rejuvenate and get my creative juices flowing. I also like to take my time with my creativity; I think it's important.

I'm open to different parts. I would love to do something where I can sing and act at the same time.

So when you get a chance to look at things and chill and relax, it makes you want it more, and that's why I'm so happy to be back!

When you fall in love, you wanna share it with people but you know there are some things that you need to keep to yourself, 'cause privacy makes things last longer, I feel.

One day it just hit me. This is it. You are not in love. So either stay in it because you have a child or be brave and find the man of your dreams and marry him for real.

To be on this set today, I feel very blessed for the second chance and for the opportunity, my record company believing in me and everybody here just showing me so much love and support.

There's a lot of people out there who go through hard times, and they feel alone. They feel like nobody is there. But I'm in the same boat.

I'm going to let people know that it's cool to have a child and be young and still be a good mom. It's really tough, but I'm doing it.

It's her first grandchild, so she's really, really, really excited. I guess my mom is a little more stressed out than me.

I've been gone for a long time. I really want to give the fans something that they deserve to have. So, I'm working really hard on this. I really want to make it the best work I've done so far.

All my favorite stars, my family and my friends are here. I'm having the happiest birthday that an 18-year-old girl could ever have.

My daughter is in love with Adele. She listens to her every day. To see someone with that much passion and soul move a 9-year-old is amazing and it's magical.

This is truly a blessing. Breyon Prescott, Peter Edge and Tom Corson believe in me and have introduced me to a home that also believes and knows exactly what to do with the type of music I'm doing.

Mom would kill me if I showed my navel.

I've always wanted to be a mom at 23, 24ish, ever since I was a little girl. I'm right on schedule.

One day it just hit me. This is it. You are not in love. So either stay in it because you have a child or be brave and find the man of your dreams and marry him for real.

I'm always smiling and happy.

I just want to continue to do comedy. Comedy, I'm discovering, is my niche. It's what I'm born to do, so I would love to have my own sitcom one day in the future.

I knew I had to make a sacrifice to do what I've always wanted to do.

'America's Got Talent' has really opened a lot of doors for me. I want to do a lot more TV.

I feel like I needed a balance. I don't want to forget about my personal life and spending time with myself.