Even when doors closed in my face, I knew God had something for me.

God gave you a gift, and its up to you how far you take it.

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And I went through a lot of things, she added.

Fantasia Barrino in the ‘American Idol’ Season 22 finale

Fantasia Barrino in the ‘American Idol’ Season 22 finaleABC

But here I stand, better than ever.

I never changed for anybody.

I still live in North Carolina, Im a North Carolina girl and I remain humble.

Michael Fishman on ‘The Conners’

And I know that if it had not been for this show…

This show opened so many doors.