6 Quotes by Sylvia Robinson

I never liked to copy things that are out there. I always like to come up with something new, something different.

I saw this DJ playing music and saying things to the kids. They would answer him back, and I say, 'That's a great idea.'

As I was sitting there, the deejay was playing music and talking over the music, and the kids were going crazy. All of a sudden, something said to me, 'Put something like that on a record, and it will be the biggest thing.' I didn't even know you called it rap.

Some people think you are strong when you hold on. Others think it is when you let go.

It started back in '79, My whole darn future was on the line. I created a brand new sensation Through my mind and the whole darn nation...

I just wanted to say things that women wanted to say, but were afraid to.