I truly respect the people who are working. If they want an autograph from Patti LaBelle, they are going to get it. I have never separated myself from them. I never think you are better than the next one.

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

When you take your troubles to God, you may have them but they don't have you.

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.

I was very shy. I'm still shy.

I'm so grounded, it's sad.

I can't do some of the songs that younger girls like Mary J. Blige and Beyonce are doing. They have their own place and I have my own place.