59 Quotes by Anita Baker

"It's impossible to write and produce a record when your parents are dying. I really tried, I really, really tried, but it just wouldn't come."

"Historically, in my generation, all of my heroes and heroines have had issues and problems. We all do."

"I need my career. That's what validates me."

"I used to sing at funeral homes for families that didn't have a vocalist. I didn't get paid. I needed to sing."

"I would make far more money if every song were my own, but I don't write to fill up the album with my songs."

"Long tresses down to the floor can be beautiful, if you have that, but learn to love what you have."

"Most artists are notoriously insecure, and I fall into that category."

"When you're away for a long time, tastes change, fans move on. You hate to think about it, but it's an ugly fact of life."

"Typically, the theme of my albums, if there is a theme, is, 'How does it feel?' And that always leads to love songs. It just does."

"I don't even have voice mail, and people get all out of shape about that. But, you know what, I don't want to transcribe your message; I want to talk to you. And that kind of freaks people out a bit. They go, 'Oh, who has time to talk?' and I'm like, 'Well, I'm gonna make time."