317 Quotes by Queen Latifah

I’m thinking wanting to succeed is something in my DNA; I’m not like ‘I’ve got to succeed,’ I just don’t think about that. I see a silver lining in everything and I see a lesson in everything.

I enjoy going to work and having a good time. It’s tough when you got to work with people who just are in a bad mood all the damn time.

I’m not allowed to get a big head, I’ve still got to do the simple things in life.

I’ve loved car racing all my life. I watch NASCAR regularly, and drag racing because we have Raceway Park in New Jersey. I think I got it from my father.

I was not born a size 2. I’m not skinny, period. I’m not willing to sleep with the director or step on somebody else’s neck to get the job.

I never wanted to give up my power. I wanted to be able to make my own decisions, so that’s why I became involved in management, bottom line.

I have my dad's shape. No booty.

There are a lot of people who helped make Queen Latifah who she is today. I don't forget, but a lot of people do and get big heads. My mom will make me walk the dogs or take out the trash when I go home. I'm not allowed to get a big head; I've still got to do the simple things in life.

It just made me realize how important life is, how short time is, how important it is to follow your dreams and your goals. That's part of who you are and you take away from it by not doing it.