101 Quotes by Dionne Warwick

I was born into a family of gospel singers. My early ambitions were many. I was going to be a ballerina. I almost had that one come true until I tore a tendon, so I transferred from my toes to my throat and that's where the talent settled.

Rural communities in Africa, South Asia and Latin America are where the majority of hungry people are and the inequality that exists between women and men in these communities is holding back progress. These women have a very tough time, so much is expected of them.

There was a time in the marriage when I could no longer look at myself in a mirror, couldn't feel I was a nice person. A bad relationship can do that, can make you doubt everything good you ever felt about yourself.

Country music is so related to gospel. It seems I could go down that road pretty easily.

I come from a singing family and as is said, 'the apple does not fall far from the tree.'

Linda Georgian is a wonderful psychic. She can do amazing things.

The music for me is paradise. I think it's where God lives.

The Civil Rights for Musicians Act is about economic justice for African American artists. It's about what's right. And it's about time.

I don't give advice. 90% of the time nobody takes it anyway. I will give encouragement and if asked a question as to how, or why I did certain things and if I think this will help whomever is asking the question I will do this.