Quotes By Tina Turner

It just feels like Erwin and me... even at night I don't feel I have to look pretty in bed.

In fact, my parents were church people; my father was a deacon in the church.

I was always attracted to science fiction movies.

My parents separated when I was younger.

I didn't have anybody, really, no foundation in life, so I had to make my own way. Always, from the start. I had to go out in the world and become strong, to discover my mission in life.

So when it came to role models, I looked at presidents' wives. Of course, you're talking about a farm girl who stood in the fields, dreaming, years ago, wishing she was that kind of person. But if I had been that kind of person, do you think I could sing with the emotions I do? You sing with those emotions because you've had pain in your heart.

Well, these days, if you're away five years, you might not be able to get back.

Greatest hits is easy because one has nothing to do - except that we both, Roger and I, felt that new songs should be there because I've been away for awhile.

I regret not having had more time with my kids when they were growing up.

In Buddhism there are words you can say... as you say the words with rhythm the conscious tells the subconscious.

I heard stories from my mother's mother who was an American Indian. She was spiritual, although she did not go to church, but she had the hum. She used to tell me stories of the rivers.

I believe in prayer and in strong belief.

I know the difference between black magic and white magic.

I don't want to act just to be on the screen doing anything and looking any kind of way.

I don't like to dwell on the past.

I'm not wise, but the beginning of wisdom is there; it's like relaxing into - and an acceptance of - things.

I will never give in to old age until I become old. And I'm not old yet!

Physical strength in a woman - that's what I am.

Delhi came as a shock. There were so many people, and oh, the traffic.

I need that on stage. I need a burst of life. That's entertainment for me.

I'm pleased with my life, with the journey.

My mother and father didn't love each other, so they were always fighting.

But I believe we have a higher level of mentality within us, but we have to use the power in the right way.

I didn't worry about it because I kind of felt I left a good message and memory with the people in terms of my work, and I always felt with a good record, I could always come back.

In Tennessee where I grew up, there were animals, farms, wagons, mules.

You take your problems to a god, but what you really need is for the god to take you to the inside of you.

I don't hate myself anymore. I used to hate my work, hated that sexy image, hated those pictures of me onstage, hated that big raunchy person. Onstage, I'm acting the whole time I'm there. As soon as I get out of those songs, I'm Tina again.

For me the goddess is the female of God, She is powerful if different.

My career always took me away from home, I was always away from home and I just wanted to be at home.

I want to know what the difference between the essence of a man and woman is.