My heart is still there in gospel music. It never left . . . I'm gonna make a gospel record and tell Jesus I cannot bear these burdens alone.

I saw the Supremes when they were still singing in little black skirts and white blouses.

I donate heavily to the church and various churches in the Detroit community and food banks.

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

Now, occasionally I will still have that quarter pounder because I love fast food, but you have to keep it to a minimum.

Judy Garland is a singer with a capital S. And talk about soul. This woman was soul personified. Judy Garland is a class by herself.

Being 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.