Criticism, even when you try to ignore it, can hurt. I have cried over many articles written about me, but I move on and I don't hold on to that..

I don't judge people by their sexual orientation or the color of their skin, so I find it really hard to identify someone by saying that they're a ga….

My life has often been described as 'from rags to riches' but in fact, the Ross's were never raggedy..

One thing you cannot control is nature..

Do you know where you going to? Do you like the things that life is showing you? Where are you going to? Do you know?.

So I'm not worried about the emotions I carry with me, because I'm happy that I have them; I think it's good for the work I do. The emotions that are….

It tickles me, my daughter said that to me. She said, "Mommie, why is it that every time they say your name they put your age right behind it?".

You can always tell where Diana Ross has been by the hair that's left behind!.

I'm not really a songwriter - I'm an interpreter. So in a sense I am an actress first and foremost. I act out the songs, and I lead with my heart..

Icon. What is an icon? When someone is iconic it means they have established a certain kind of legacy possibly, and I think it does come with time. I….

My travels led me to where I am today. Sometimes these steps have felt painful, difficult, but led me to greater happiness and opportunities..

Instead of looking at the past, I put myself ahead twenty years and try to look at what I need to do now in order to get there then..

You know, you do need mentors, but in the end, you really just need to believe in yourself..

It takes a long time to get to be a diva. I mean, you gotta work at it..

Discipline is a necessary tool to help you get what you want in life. It forces you to stay on center and to move away from the things that are not n….

You can't just sit there and wait for people to give you that golden dream. You've got to get out there and make it happen for yourself..

If I have someone who believes in me, I can move mountains..

Take a little time out of your busy day to give encouragement to someone who's lost their way..

I really, deeply believe that dreams do come true. Often, they might not come when you want them. They come in their own time..

I can be a better me than anyone can..

Most people are so hard to please that if they met God, they'd probably say yes, she's great, but..