I never called him Prince because I wanted him to be a person to me, not the man behind 'Purple Rain'. Plus, technically, I was married to the Symbol... When we got married, it was much easier. If someone else was there, I could say, 'Could I speak to my husband, please?'

Mayte Garcia

Prince didn't want to celebrate birthdays but to live life, to elevate and educate to the next level of enlightenment.

Mayte Garcia

People say that forgiving is my flaw, but I really believe that holding grudges and anger is a waste of energy.

Mayte Garcia

I believe a child dying between a couple either makes you stronger, or it doesn't.

Mayte Garcia

When you're family, you don't go and say bad stuff.

Mayte Garcia

Prince never, ever mentioned it except to say he wished he was taller so he could play basketball. He was actually a really great basketball player.

Mayte Garcia

Like most women, I always dreamed of becoming a mother.

Mayte Garcia

I've been making notes of my life, but when it finally came time to write it, it took me back, and I cried many tears. But I also think that it's liberating.

Mayte Garcia

Prince was outside his dressing room, shaking one of those little Easter egg maracas. His hair was straightened to a soft wave; his eyelashes were unfairly lovely. He smelled like the most expensive shelf in the Sephora perfume aisle. This man wearing eyeliner, heels and ladies' perfume somehow managed to be more masculine than the burly bodyguard.

Mayte Garcia

People would tell me, especially after my marriage to Prince, 'You need to write a book because you've had a crazy life.'

Mayte Garcia

For me, Minneapolis will always have a special place in my heart.

Mayte Garcia

To lose two babies is really scary. It really caught on me emotionally, physically, everything. It took me at least 15 years to get over it and still, to this day, I miss my son.

Mayte Garcia

I basically gave up my dream of becoming a mom.

Mayte Garcia

For years, my marriage to Prince was mine. The idea of exposing myself to the world... was terrifying.

Mayte Garcia

Find something you're passionate about, and focus on it.

Mayte Garcia

For many years, people have encouraged me to share my story. Prince was loved the world over, but few knew him intimately. And ours was a rare, almost otherworldly connection.

Mayte Garcia

Prince was my first crush, and my first love, but we didn't start to get serious until I turned 18. He was very respectful.

Mayte Garcia

Any kind of loss helps when you talk about it.

Mayte Garcia

I just don't like to have bad energy with people.

Mayte Garcia

I have faith that I'll find love again, and if I don't, I'm okay with that.

Mayte Garcia

I'd always been a very focused dancer and very protected.

Mayte Garcia