Now, occasionally I will still have that quarter pounder because I love fast food, but you have to keep it to a minimum.
ARETHA FRANKLINI love to sing. It’s just a natural thing for me.
More Aretha Franklin Quotes
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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’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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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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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 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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Gospel goes with me wherever I go. Gospel is a constant with me.
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Music changes, and I’m gonna change right along with it.
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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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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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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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And I’ve been hurt hurt bad. I might be just twenty-six, but I’m an old woman in disguise twenty-six goin’on sixty-five.
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I love to sing. It’s just a natural thing for me.
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Soul is a constant. It’s cultural. It’s always going to be there, in different flavors and degrees.
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