I know people I feel are extremely talented, but I don’t know that I’ve ever heard any geniuses.
ARETHA FRANKLINI donate heavily to the church and various churches in the Detroit community and food banks.
More Aretha Franklin Quotes
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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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My faith always has been and always will be important to me.
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Now, occasionally I will still have that quarter pounder because I love fast food, but you have to keep it to a minimum.
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Trying to grow up is hurting. You make mistakes. You try to learn from them, and when you don’t, it hurts even more.
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I donate heavily to the church and various churches in the Detroit community and food banks.
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Be your own artist, and always be confident in what you’re doing. If you’re not going to be confident, you might as well not be doing it.
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Women have broken through the glass ceiling, and they’re now more and more in the power seats.
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I sing to the realists; people who accept it like it is.
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Being a singer is a natural gift. It means I’m using to the highest degree possible the gift that god gave me to use. I’m happy with that.
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I’m the lady next door when I’m not on stage.
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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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Yes, I’ve always been fashion conscious.
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My heart is still there in gospel music. It never left . . . I’m gonna make a gospel record and tell Jesus I cannot bear these burdens alone.
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Music changes, and I’m gonna change right along with it.
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Being the Queen is not all about singing and being a diva is not all about singing. It has much to do with your service to people. And your social contributions to your community and your civic contributions as well.
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