As a parent you try to maintain a certain amount of control and so you have this tug-of-war ... You have to learn when to let go. And that's not easy.
Aretha FranklinIf you disrespect everybody that you run into, how in the world do you think everybody's supposed to respect you?
Aretha FranklinI saw the Supremes when they were still singing in little black skirts and white blouses.
Aretha FranklinBeing the Queen is not all about singing and being a diva is not all about singing. It has much to do with your service to people. And your social contributions to your community and your civic contributions as well.
Aretha Franklin