Patti LaBelle Quotes

“I just sing the stuff that makes me smile, makes me feel like I didn't sell myself out.”

“My life has been a blessing. I'm grateful for everything I do have and the places I'm going and the things I've seen.”

“I'm so grounded, it's sad.”

“So if diva means giving your best, then yes, I guess I am a diva.”

“Work hard for what you want because it won't come to you without a fight. You have to be strong and courageous and know that you can do anything you put your mind to. If somebody puts you down or criticizes you, just keep on believing in yourself and turn it into something positive.”

“People with no humor, they're outta my life.”

“I haven't stopped looking for the good in people. I've just accepted the fact that I'm not always going to find it.”

“Think back to yourself at age 18. I know I was mighty different than the Patti I am today. As we grow up, we grow out of our haircuts, our apartments and - often times - our romantic decisions.”

“I wanted to cry so bad, but my tears are inside. A blindfold keeps them there. I can’t see today. Patti, I don’t know anything.”

“A real prison breakfast" I said."Yeah, but we are free."And that summed it up.”