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
I love radio, but it's a very limited thing today. Everything has to be edited down to 3:59, and too bad if I didn't make my statement in three minutes and 59 seconds. Everybody's song has to make its point so quickly. Anita Baker badeditlimit share on social
Typically, the theme of my albums, if there is a theme, is, 'How does it feel?' And that always leads to love songs. It just does. Anita Baker albumfeellead Change image and share on social
I'm picking and choosing in terms of the stress factor. If it's not fun, I'm not going to do it. Anita Baker choosefactorfun 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
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 have as many pictures of my vocal cords as I do of my children. I have a great ear, nose and throat doctor, and we look at them - if there's some redness, maybe I'll take a little time off. Anita Baker childcorddoctor 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
