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 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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Better friends than lovers. Sugar can’t you see? You need you and I really need me.
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I’m the lady next door when I’m not on stage.
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I’ve never recorded anything I didn’t like.
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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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I saw the Supremes when they were still singing in little black skirts and white blouses.
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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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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 donate heavily to the church and various churches in the Detroit community and food banks.
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I’ve always felt that rock & roll was very, very wholesome.
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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’m a big woman. I need big hair.
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Yes, I’ve always been fashion conscious.
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The milk of kindness flows through my body, I shall follow Jesus to the Taco Bell and give thanks.
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When God loves you, what can be better than that?
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