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.
ARETHA FRANKLINBeing 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.
More Aretha Franklin Quotes
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Politics are not my arena. Music is.
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I’m the lady next door when I’m not on stage.
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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 know people I feel are extremely talented, but I don’t know that I’ve ever heard any geniuses.
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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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R&B is not a fad; it’s the truth.
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I’ve never recorded anything I didn’t like.
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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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I love to sing. It’s just a natural thing for me.
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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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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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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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If you disrespect everybody that you run into, how in the world do you think everybody’s supposed to respect you?
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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 donate heavily to the church and various churches in the Detroit community and food banks.
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