Quotes from Dionne Warwick

I treat others exactly the way I want to be treated.

As far am I'm concerned, I don't listen to radio anymore. They play the same ten songs over and over again, so why would I?

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.

I'm not psychic myself.

It is frustrating to be a Black woman in the entertainment industry.

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.

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.

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.

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

All my friends and peers keep asking me when I'm going to rest - I just tell them it's another dirty four-letter word!

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.

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.

I hold all of the songs that I have had the pleasure of recording and performing in high regard.

I don't think there's anything I can't do. I have no regrets.

Country music is so related to gospel. It seems I could go down that road pretty easily.

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.

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 come from a singing family and as is said, 'the apple does not fall far from the tree.'

I was born into a family of gospel singers. My early ambitions were many. I was going to be a ballerina. I almost had that one come true until I tore a tendon, so I transferred from my toes to my throat and that's where the talent settled.

Years ago I learned to be totally responsible for Dionne Warwick. I will not wait for opportunities. I will create them.

My songs are like my children. I love every single one of them.

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.

It was step by step that I earned my way into the lives and hearts of people by giving them recordings that I grew to love and as I found my listening audience also grew to love.

I have no desire to look back, I only want to look forward to the things that are still ahead of me.