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.
ARETHA FRANKLINBetter friends than lovers. Sugar can’t you see? You need you and I really need me.
More Aretha Franklin Quotes
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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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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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My faith always has been and always will be important to me.
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I sing to the realists; people who accept it like it is.
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I love to sing. It’s just a natural thing for 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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When God loves you, what can be better than that?
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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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Parents have to really talk to their children before they leave home.
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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’m a big woman. I need big hair.
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Gospel goes with me wherever I go. Gospel is a constant with me.
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As a parent you try to maintain a certain amount of control and so you have this tug-of-war … You have to learn when to let go. And that’s not easy.
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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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I’m never tired of going to the studio. I enjoy recording and documenting everything and trying new things.
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