Quotes By Beyonce Knowles

I grew up in a very nice house in Houston, went to private school all my life and I've never even been to the 'hood. Not that there's anything wrong with the 'hood.

I'm over being a pop star. I don't wanna be a hot girl. I wanna be iconic. And I feel like I've accomplished a lot. I feel like I'm highly respected, which is more important than any award or any amount of records. And I feel like there comes a point when being a pop star is not enough.

I love a pair of sexy heels with jeans, a nice jacket, or a little dress.

Who I am on stage is very, very different to who I am in real life.

We're African-American and we work together as a family, so people assume we're like the Jacksons. But I didn't have parents using me to get out of a bad situation.

For me, it's about the way I carry myself and the way I treat other people. My relationship and how I feel about God and what He does for me, is something deeply personal. It's where I came from, my family, I was brought up in a religious household and that's very important to me.

If he invited you out, he's got to pay.

I'm a human being and I fall in love and sometimes I don't have control of every situation.

If I weren't performing, I'd be a beauty editor or a therapist. I love creativity, but I also love to help others. My mother was a hairstylist, and they listen to everyone's problems - like a beauty therapist!

Diana Ross is a big inspiration to all of us. We all grew up watching everything about her - her mike placement, her grace, her style and her class.

The more successful I become, the more I need a man.

I wanted to sell a million records, and I sold a million records. I wanted to go platinum; I went platinum. I've been working nonstop since I was 15. I don't even know how to chill out.

Tina Turner is someone that I admire, because she made her strength feminine and sexy.

I am really proud that I am one of the artists that has the opportunity to be on magazine covers and to be in the movies.

When you really don't like a guy, they're all over you, and as soon as you act like you like them, they're no longer interested.

I hold a lot of things in. I'm always making sure everybody is okay. I usually don't rage; I usually don't curse. So for me, it's a great thing to be able to scream and say whatever I want.

You know what, I'm very attracted to someone who makes me laugh and is that charming. Really, I could be charmed by anyone. I'm just a sucker for somebody that is charming.

I mean, I feel like you get more bees with honey. But that doesn't mean I don't get frustrated in my life.

I get nervous when I don't get nervous. If I'm nervous I know I'm going to have a good show.

I've worn dresses from all different price ranges, and the thing that couture dresses have in common is that the fit is amazing.

I like to walk around with bare feet and I don't like to comb my hair.

The great thing about McDonald's is that they have a lot of different things on the menu. I love their salads.

I always try to be myself. Ever since I was an introverted kid, I'd get on stage and be able to break out of my shell.

I think it's healthy for a person to be nervous. It means you care - that you work hard and want to give a great performance. You just have to channel that nervous energy into the show.

Y'all are so cute and y'all talk so proper over here. I love England.

My fans kept asking where they could get clothes like 'Destiny's Child's', so it was only natural for us to do a clothing line. I was adamant about not putting my name on something that I didn't love.

I just hope people don't get sick of us. I'm sick of us and I'm in Destiny's Child.