Many a false step is made standing still..

There's not much longevity in music today. It's so easy to go in, put some pretentious lyrics on, with people saying the same thing over and over and….

I keep showing decade after decade that I am a real performer..

When I was married, I wasn't loving myself. Now I'm in love with myself. I will get married again..

All I do is stay in the kitchen and cook. I don't go there to party..

I never wanted to go on stage alone because if you mess up, who can you blame?.

Real divas give 150 percent. If they don't have the right dress, they'll go out in whatever they have. If there are no microphones, they'll still put….

I'll perform all the way to the grave..

I've never been with a woman, so I guess I'm straight, OK? But I'm straight enough to know the difference between right and wrong. I am straight enou….

I'm no different than you..

Peace of mind just can't be bought. Trust me: Even if your conscience doesn't stop you from playing dirty to get what you want, once you get it, it w….

So if anybody wants to get me something, get me 60 crabs - one for each year. I don't want no diamonds, I don't want no shoes, I don't want no party.….

I never thought I would be singing for the world..

I have to go 150 percent or nothing at all..

I truly respect the people who are working. If they want an autograph from Patti LaBelle, they are going to get it. I have never separated myself fro….

I've had 60 years of ups and downs, and all of the downs that I've had, I'm happy that I've had them because it's taught me to appreciate all the ups..

All these little heifers who can't sing are called ‘divas’..

Whenever I go out, so many people who respect me ask me what to do in a certain situation. A lot of times, I didn't know the answers because sometime….