Lil' Kim

“From being in the industry as a teenager, I'm so used to getting makeup done all day.”

“I am definitely the queen. I definitely see myself as the queen.”

“But this is Miami, you can't come to Miami and not show any skin. You gotta show something. If you're all covered up in this heat, you're gonna make me pass out out just to look at you. It's sweaty in Miami-but the diamonds will keep me cool.”

“The streets made me. They stay at me. There's nothing that's gonna take away from my legacy. I'm sorry. It is what it is. I'm dying this way. With the crown on my head, nobody can take nothing away from me. It is what it is. I am who I am. Bottom line.”

“I really want people to understand that nobody is perfect and that things happen in life beyond our control.”

“I'm a girly girl. I'm strong, but I'm very timid. Very dainty.”

“I love spending time with my dog, my niece and my family. I'm very family-oriented.”

“Sometimes, I don't even want to put on makeup. And sometimes, I feel so unattractive and blah.”

“It was a very emotional dinner... Everyone shared personal stories about her and gave her words of encouragement and inspiration. Everyone tried to remain positive.”

“All my life, men have told me I wasn't pretty enough - even the men I was dating. And I'd be like, 'Well, why are you with me, then?' It's always been men putting me down just like my dad. To this day when someone says I'm cute, I can't see it. I don't see it no matter what anybody says.”

“One thing about me is that I'm very much like the Black Madonna. I love to reinvent myself and that's because I am a very free person.”

“I respect everybody, but at the same time, I carry myself with an aura that demands respect, too.”

“I've always expressed my love for fashion through my music.”

“I want all my friends, family and fans to know that I am in good spirits and I will be fine.”

“I like bowling. I suck at it, but I like it. You know what's so funny? I have days when I'm absolutely great at doing it, and then I have days when I just don't understand it.”

“I always go to church on Sundays and Bible study on Tuesdays.”

“I love being the underdog sometimes.”

“I'm blessed enough to been in the game for a while and still have my beautiful fans and still have the respect. That's something that gets me going. I'm also fortunate enough to take vacation and take a little hiatus.”

“Today begins a new saga in my life which I expect to strengthen me and allow me time for reflection... I plan to write music while in prison, read and pray regularly and will come out a stronger, more confident woman.”

“The one thing I do like is lotion and moisture on my hands and face. I love to have my face moisturized. I like different ones. I like Natura Bisse.”