Dionne Warwick

“I often feel the need of a man to take care of me, even though I can certainly take care of myself.”

“The Civil Rights for Musicians Act is about economic justice for African American artists. It's about what's right. And it's about time.”

“I have bought a lot of beautiful clothes with my money, but I've also earned it.”

“I was told by my grandfather who was a minister that we all were put here on earth to be of service to one another, and it is quite gratifying to know that if I am able to be of help to one that is not able to help themselves then I am fulfilling my obligation as a human being.”

“All my friends and peers keep asking me when I'm going to rest - I just tell them it's another dirty four-letter word!”

“I am an outspoken person. I believe in what I say.”

“Brazil is where I belong, the place that feels like home. They love their family, their country and God, and are not afraid to let anybody know it.”

“Country music is so related to gospel. It seems I could go down that road pretty easily.”

“I first came to Brazil in the Sixties. Then I started coming back every year since touring most of the country. I grew to love it, the people, the music. I thought this is where I belong. I've been living in Brazil for the past 23 years. I call it my stress-free country.”

“Years ago I learned to be totally responsible for Dionne Warwick. I will not wait for opportunities. I will create them.”

“I don't think there's anything I can't do. I have no regrets.”

“I don't give advice. 90% of the time nobody takes it anyway. I will give encouragement and if asked a question as to how, or why I did certain things and if I think this will help whomever is asking the question I will do this.”

“Dust does rise, doesn't it? And so can I.”

“Crying is cleansing. There's a reason for tears, happiness or sadness.”

“Every time we buy a CD or download a song, the artist is paid for their work. You might not know that this isn't the case when a musician's work is played on the radio.”

“I've had some incredible moments in my life - thus far. I hope a lot more are coming.”

“I come from a singing family and as is said, 'the apple does not fall far from the tree.'”

“It was step by step that I earned my way into the lives and hearts of people by giving them recordings that I grew to love and as I found my listening audience also grew to love.”

“The problem with fame is you no longer belong to you. You lose your persona and become the object of other people's obsession. I feel watched 90% of the time, but that is something I drew with the cards that I drew.”

“I have been consistent by staying true to who I am and will continue to sing the type of songs that those who have continued to support my career expect from me.”