39 Quotes by Teena Marie

I have a deep affinity for New Orleans - its like a second home to me - they treat me like I'm their own.

I write in all keys. I've always written in all keys. I've probably written a lot of songs in A.

It's just a whole different thing, and it's just that my life has been a blessing, and I thank god every day for the gifts that he has given me and for my daughter and to be able to watch her grow and be a part of her joys and her excitement and what she wants to do in life.

I just think it's a blessing that I was able to have the gift of words and to be able to put them into music. I was given a great gift all the way around. I didn't ever have to really go out and look for songs, you know.

I just really always try to do what's in my heart and I'm still passionate about the music; I still love what I am doing.

I constantly tour, even when I don't have a record out.

I think that's the problem in a lot of music. We've got these record labels.

I'm from California, and still live in LA.

I try to keep my ear to the streets without sacrificing who I am as an artist. If a song needs a drum machine I'll use a drum machine. If it needs a drummer, I'll use a real drummer.