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.
ARETHA FRANKLINFalling out of love is like losing weight. It’s a lot easier putting it on than taking it off.
More Aretha Franklin Quotes
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The man who gets me is getting one hell of a woman.
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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’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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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’m a big woman. I need big hair.
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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 sing to the realists, people who accept it like it is. I express problems. There are tears when it’s sad and smiles when it’s happy. It seems simple to me, but for some people, I guess feelin’ takes courage.
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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 saw the Supremes when they were still singing in little black skirts and white blouses.
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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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I love to sing. It’s just a natural thing for me.
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Gospel goes with me wherever I go. Gospel is a constant with me.
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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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Parents have to really talk to their children before they leave home.
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