188 Quotes by Aretha Franklin

I loved going to church. I enjoyed being a part of the choir and just doing things in and around the church. But as a young girl, I certainly enjoyed watching and listening to my dad.

I picked up some wonderful things just listening to other pianists that I appreciate, and that would be Herbie Hancock, Oscar Peterson, Vladimir Horowitz, and Art Tatum. Those are the pianists I really enjoy and admire.

Every birthday is a gift. Every day is a gift.

Art Tatum was a genius.

I didn't really want to sing at first, but my dad insisted that I do.

I just got into Mike Tyson. My security people kept saying, 'Haven't you seen him yet?' Well, I finally did, and he's got a real knockout punch.

I sing, and the musicians kind of fit things around me.

We've come a long way, but there is still a lot of discrimination.

I think it would be a far greater world if people were kinder and more respectful to each other.