Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins went to beauty school and worked at a McDonald’s before teaming up in 1991 with Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas to form the successful trio TLC.

And though T-Boz – the T in TLC – has sickle-cell anemia, the Iowa native, now living in Atlanta, has never let it slow her down. In fact, with her all-girl rap group, she’s topped the charts several times with songs like “Waterfalls,” “Creep” and the recently released “Scrubs.”

The 29-year-old T-Boz has also just published a book of poems titled, “Thoughts,” been in a few films, including “House Party 3,” and is developing both a children’s cartoon and a feature film. She even has her own clothing line, Grungy Glamorous. Remarkably, she still makes time to be a spokesperson for the Sickle Cell Disease Association.

Q: What do you do to relax?

A: Burn scented candles and watch movies.

Q: What can’t you live without?

A: Movies, cable and satellite.

Q: What’s your workout routine?

A: I don’t work out. I just take my vitamins.

Q: How do you take care of yourself?

A: I try to stay unstressed, take vitamins and rest.

Q: What are some of your favorite things?

A: My dogs, candles, movies and clothes.

Q: Favorite clothes?

A: I love all clothes. Period.

Q: Favorite food?

A: Oxtails, taco casserole and cornbread stuffing.

Q: Do you follow a special diet?

A: No, not like I should. I just try to cut back on cheese.

Q: Describe your personal style.

A: Grungy glamorous.

Q: What gives you substance?

A: God and my mother.

Q: If you could change anything about yourself, what would it be?

A: Nothing! God made me this way for a reason. I have learned to accept everything about myself.

Q: What do you wear when relaxing?

A: Torn jeans and a baby tee.

Q: What do you wear for a big night out?

A: It depends on how I feel.

Q: Do you have any special health tips?

A: Prenatal pills are a good multivitamin for all women – and you don’t have to be pregnant to take them.

Q: What do you use to accessorize?

A: Lots of bracelets.

Q: Whose style do you most admire?

A: Gina Gershon.

Q: My closet is full of …

A: Shoes, shoes, shoes… clothes, clothes, clothes …

Q: Some would say I have too many …

A: Clothes and toiletries.

Q: Some would say I have too few …

A: Colors in my house. They’re all natural tones.

Q: What aspect of your style do your friends tease you about?

A: My torn clothes.

Q: What was your biggest fashion faux pas?

A: Crossing colors.

Q: What would you love to own but would never buy for yourself?

A: A private plane.

Q: If you had more free time, what would you do with it?

A: Spend it with loved ones and relax.

Q: What tricks have you learned over the years from stylists?

A: Double-stick tape to your clothes so they appear to fit.

Q: What don’t you ever leave home without?

A: Lipstick, pager, cell phone and portable DVD player.