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.
ARETHA FRANKLINIf you disrespect everybody that you run into, how in the world do you think everybody’s supposed to respect you?
More Aretha Franklin Quotes
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Yes, I’ve always been fashion conscious.
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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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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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I’ve never recorded anything I didn’t like.
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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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Gospel goes with me wherever I go. Gospel is a constant with me.
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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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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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Falling out of love is like losing weight. It’s a lot easier putting it on than taking it off.
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When God loves you, what can be better than that?
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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 love to sing. It’s just a natural thing for me.
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I’ve always felt that rock & roll was very, very wholesome.
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