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 want some crabs.

I never thought I would be singing for the world.

Being honored at Berklee College of Music; I got a doctorate. I am Doctor Patti.

I know how to put it on when it comes to interviews and performing because I have to. But I'm pretty laid back.

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

Many a false step is made standing still.

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.