I know people I feel are extremely talented, but I don’t know that I’ve ever heard any geniuses.
ARETHA FRANKLINMy faith always has been and always will be important to me.
More Aretha Franklin Quotes
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I’ve been around long enough for people to know who I am and what my contributions are. They know me as more than just an artist. I think they know me as a woman as well.
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I don’t feel one’s personal medical condition is everybody’s business. It just isn’t something you advertise, and it’s not open to discussion.
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I’m the lady next door when I’m not on stage.
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Politics are not my arena. Music is.
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We all require and want respect, man or woman, black or white. It’s our basic human right.
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I think the hardest thing is losing weight. That’s the hardest thing more than anything else.
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I remember singing around the house to records that were playing. All kinds of music. And the great James Cleveland was often in our house, and I grew up with his sound as well.
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Let’s start with the church. As you know, it’s my background, it’s a natural setting for me and it’s definitely my roots.
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I’ve never recorded anything I didn’t like.
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I’m never tired of going to the studio. I enjoy recording and documenting everything and trying new things.
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The milk of kindness flows through my body, I shall follow Jesus to the Taco Bell and give thanks.
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The man who gets me is getting one hell of a woman.
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Falling out of love is like losing weight. It’s a lot easier putting it on than taking it off.
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I saw the Supremes when they were still singing in little black skirts and white blouses.
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And I’ve been hurt hurt bad. I might be just twenty-six, but I’m an old woman in disguise twenty-six goin’on sixty-five.
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