Time has nothing to do with the gifts that the gods give you; it's what you do. Anita Baker giftgivegod Change image and share on social
I used to sing at funeral homes for families that didn't have a vocalist. I didn't get paid. I needed to sing. Anita Baker familyfuneralhome Change image and share on social
I made numerous attempts to find a way to do it all, to be a creative singer, songwriter, producer, and to be the mother, daughter, sister, lover, wife. And the thing about music is, with me, that she's a harsh mistress. She does not come to me in the midst of stress. Anita Baker attemptcreativedaughter share on social
Oh my goodness, they are rocking so many variations of my high-top fade. I mean, Rihanna has taken it to a very angular 21st Century thing. Miss Fantasia has it in a very seductive, you know, up-flip, and it's just lovely, right? Oh, I think it's wonderful. Anita Baker 21stangularcentury share on social
Historically, in my generation, all of my heroes and heroines have had issues and problems. We all do. Anita Baker generationheroheroine Change image and share on social
Completeness? Happiness? These words don't come close to describing my emotions. There truly is nothing I can say to capture what motherhood means to me, particularly given my medical history. Anita Baker captureclosecompleteness Change image and share on social
If I could be doing anything, I'd be laying on the floor in my birthday suit eating junk food and watching something dumb on TV. Anita Baker birthdaydumbeat Change image and share on social
My father worked on assembly lines in Detroit while I was growing up. Every day, I watched him do what he needed to do to support the family. But he told me, 'Life is short. Do what you want to do.' Anita Baker assemblydaydetroit Change image and share on social
I think there's no sacrifice too great for family, whether it's career, singing, whatever. Anita Baker careerfamilygreat Change image and share on social
Chris Brown is brilliant. That cat is crazy brilliant, and I wish him the best. Anita Baker brilliantbrowncat Change image and share on social
