Quotes By Diana Ross

I look forward to the future - and going into the studio to make new music.

I learned something from that. If someone asks me something that I really don't want to do, I say no. I have to trust that. And I'm not afraid to talk money.

I don't get fat, I get skinny.

I majored in fashion design in school, and I have always wanted to design my own line of clothing, jewelry, and stuff like that; so this was just a step for me in that direction.

I was looking at making a shift in my career. I've been so blessed I'd like to be able to give that back. If I could find young artists, young performers I can nurture to have a career I would really like that.

I try to choose the songs that really are basically coming from my heart. I think that through the songs that I select, people know what's going on in my life.

I'd traveled a lot, was going temporarily insane and became very successful, but there was no one to take that all home to.

I'm not really a songwriter - I'm an interpreter. So in a sense I am an actress first and foremost. I act out the songs, and I lead with my heart.

I just appreciate still having the longevity that I've had in my career.

Years ago I wanted to buy an apartment in New York City. I was a single female - I had gone through my divorce - I had three children, I was in show business and black. It was, like, impossible.

My father worked hard, but we were still very poor; and I didn't want anybody arguing about money, so I became the entertainer - the one who wanted everyone to be happy. I didn't want there to be any problems.

I'm a dreamer.

I was brought up in this part of Detroit that they used to call the ghetto.

Icon. What is an icon? When someone is iconic it means they have established a certain kind of legacy possibly, and I think it does come with time. It's something in the arts, I feel. Maybe not, maybe it doesn't have to be in the arts exactly. I'm not really sure. But I don't think you are born an icon.

If I'm with a man I'm soft and buttery.

My family called me a wiggle tail because I was a little skinny, wiry kid full of energy.

You know, you do need mentors, but in the end, you really just need to believe in yourself.

I don't have to sit around and wait for the next movie to come along, I can go out and sing.

Instead of looking at the past, I put myself ahead twenty years and try to look at what I need to do now in order to get there then.

I listen to most everything that's out there because I need to stay aware of what's happening in the industry.

One thing you cannot control is nature.

Being a parent is very important to me.

I know that my fans want to know who I'm sleeping with, but it's really none of their business.

They tell me that it will be hard to find a man strong enough to love my own strength and independence, and not worry about being Mr. Diana Ross, but I disagree. I know absolutely that that man is somewhere out there.

When we first began, we didn't have any hits.

I even thought of adopting a child as a single mother.

If I have someone who believes in me, I can move mountains.

My travels led me to where I am today. Sometimes these steps have felt painful, difficult, but led me to greater happiness and opportunites.

I don't think getting in and out of a limousine has anything to do with being an icon.

You can't just sit there and wait for people to give you that golden dream. You've got to get out there and make it happen for yourself.