Dionne Warwick Quotes
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My motto in life is 'If you think it, you can do it' and if we all apply that thought we can end hunger the world over.
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I was told by my grandfather who was a minister that we all were put here on earth to be of service to one another, and it is quite gratifying to know that if I am able to be of help to one that is not able to help themselves then I am fulfilling my obligation as a human being.
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Dust does rise, doesn't it? And so can I.
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A case of can't do with, can't do without, that's why I married him again.
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It is frustrating to be a Black woman in the entertainment industry.
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My parents gave me stability and a belief in myself and in all the possibilities life has to offer. I was told the only limitations I would ever face were those I placed upon myself.
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I love what I do. I was given the most incredible gift that can be given to anyone. I could never imagine a world without music, and I feel grateful that I've been given the ability to share that.
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I have been consistent by staying true to who I am and will continue to sing the type of songs that those who have continued to support my career expect from me.
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Linda Georgian is a wonderful psychic. She can do amazing things.
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My self-imposed mandate is to be the voice for the voiceless.
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I have been blessed with some incredible compositions to record and perform and all of my songs have had the ability to grow as I and those who have supported this career of mine for these 50 years have.
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I often feel the need of a man to take care of me, even though I can certainly take care of myself.
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Country music is so related to gospel. It seems I could go down that road pretty easily.
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People have been so supportive of this career for so long, and they are still enjoying the music that I bring to them.
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I had said before that I'd never write an autobiography because I've been around, and there's a lot that I've seen and heard that stays with me. That's just mine. I didn't want to do a kiss-and-tell, as some of my peers have.
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I have no desire to look back, I only want to look forward to the things that are still ahead of me.
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Crying is cleansing. There's a reason for tears, happiness or sadness.
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Every time we buy a CD or download a song, the artist is paid for their work. You might not know that this isn't the case when a musician's work is played on the radio.
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We are all here to be a service to those who can't be a service to themselves. We can give people hope and more reasons for being human.
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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.
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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.
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Do you know that other than my father, I've never had a man take care of me?
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Years ago I learned to be totally responsible for Dionne Warwick. I will not wait for opportunities. I will create them.
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I first came to Brazil in the Sixties. Then I started coming back every year since touring most of the country. I grew to love it, the people, the music. I thought this is where I belong. I've been living in Brazil for the past 23 years. I call it my stress-free country.