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 FRANKLINWe all require and want respect, man or woman, black or white. It’s our basic human right.
More Aretha Franklin Quotes
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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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My faith always has been and always will be important to me.
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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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Better friends than lovers. Sugar can’t you see? You need you and I really need me.
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I sing to the realists; people who accept it like it is.
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I saw the Supremes when they were still singing in little black skirts and white blouses.
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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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We all require and want respect, man or woman, black or white. It’s our basic human right.
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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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Yes, I’ve always been fashion conscious.
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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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The man who gets me is getting one hell of a woman.
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People really don’t have to give you anything, so appreciate what people give you. And just don’t let that go to your head, whatever it is they give you.
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R&B is not a fad; it’s the truth.
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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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