Quotes By Tina Turner

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.

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.

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.

After I moved with my mother to St. Louis, my older sister and I went to see Ike Turner, who was the hottest then. His music charged me. I was never attracted to him, but I wanted to sing with his band.

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 never close a door on any other religion. Most of the time, some part of it makes sense to me. I don't believe everyone has to chant just because I chant. I believe all religion is about touching something inside of yourself.

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

I don't want to be dragging myself on stage, year in year out, until someone else tells me it is time to go. There are certain birthdays that make you revalue your life.

I don't like to dwell on the past.

I never had that thing about being black. If the whole world was like that, maybe there would be more harmony and love.

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.

Movies are movies: they take you back in time, and how it still is for some.