Quotes from Dionne Warwick

Dust does rise, doesn't it? And so can I.

I try to be cognisant of when and how and what I eat and get as much rest as I possibly can, as that helps the vocal cords.

My self-imposed mandate is to be the voice for the voiceless.

People like Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne, Marlene Dietrich and Sammy Davis Jr. all walked me down this path of entertainment.

I have bought a lot of beautiful clothes with my money, but I've also earned it.

A case of can't do with, can't do without, that's why I married him again.

I don't give advice. 90% of the time nobody takes it anyway. I will give encouragement and if asked a question as to how, or why I did certain things and if I think this will help whomever is asking the question I will do this.

People have been so supportive of this career for so long, and they are still enjoying the music that I bring to them.

I often feel the need of a man to take care of me, even though I can certainly take care of myself.

The music for me is paradise. I think it's where God lives.

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.

The problem with fame is you no longer belong to you. You lose your persona and become the object of other people's obsession. I feel watched 90% of the time, but that is something I drew with the cards that I drew.

Before I put on my make up, I say a little prayer for you.

A bad relationship can do that, can make you doubt everything good you ever felt about yourself.

Crying is cleansing. There's a reason for tears, happiness or sadness.

Linda Georgian is a wonderful psychic. She can do amazing things.

Do you know that other than my father, I've never had a man take care of me?

There was a time in the marriage when I could no longer look at myself in a mirror, couldn't feel I was a nice person. A bad relationship can do that, can make you doubt everything good you ever felt about yourself.

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.

Healthy children are born from healthy, respected, well-nourished and educated mothers and it is imperative that they have a voice in the decisions which affect them. If you empower a mother and let her have her say towards a poverty-free future, the positive impact this would have on ending hunger will be immense.

I've had some incredible moments in my life - thus far. I hope a lot more are coming.

Crying is cleansing. There's a reason for tears, happiness or sadness.

Brazil is where I belong, the place that feels like home. They love their family, their country and God, and are not afraid to let anybody know it.

I still have some very dear friends from school, and we get together whenever possible.