I know people I feel are extremely talented, but I don’t know that I’ve ever heard any geniuses.

Falling out of love is like losing weight. It's a lot easier putting it on than taking it off.

I'm a big woman. I need big hair.

You're a no good heartbreaker, you're a liar, and you're a cheat. I don't know why I let you do these things to me.

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.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to me.

Don't say Aretha is making a comeback, because I've never been away!