When I commit, I commit with my whole heart, my whole being. I know the Bible like the back of my hand.
BARRY WHITEElton John’s opinion turned the label’s opinion around, all in a day.
More Barry White Quotes
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Blacks own so little of the music business, it’s pathetic. But I see that changing soon. Black artists, black businessmen and women will unite.
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I woke up one morning, went downstairs, said ‘Good morning’ to my mother and nearly scared both of us to death.’
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There’s people making babies to my music. That’s nice.
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A kid who was on welfare, because he refused to steal anybody’s property or take anybody’s money. You found life a lot tougher.
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The whole system of society tells you what to do.
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The cops picked me up for attempted murder. I can still see the detectives, licking their chops. Thought they had me. Two weeks later, the cat came out of a coma and told the truth. I was innocent.
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Most families had four, five brothers. But because it was just me and Darryl, we had to be twice as strong.
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Leave me alone. I’m fine.
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I didn’t mind working in the clubs, but I resented it being a club where pimps hang out. Because the music that I create is of a higher intellect than that. It not only encompasses pimps, but whores, ballplayers, executives… everybody.
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We forget that this music, music made by my brothers and sisters, is still a baby. It’s just beginning. When I think of the possibilities, it makes me smile.
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Take it off, baby, take it all off. I want you the way you came into the world.
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I woke up when I was 14 and went to speak to my mother and scared us both to death.
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I’m so thankful that your mine, your sweetness is my weakness.
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There’s a time when people give their words to each other it has to mean something. I’m a street cat. I’ve belonged in gangs and when you had a partner, you went down with your partner whether you won the fight or lost it. You went down together.
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I’m very happy with this new record. It’s dealing with different aspects of love-it’s me making a statement about people doing something with their lives. It is about caring for others.
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