Applause felt like approval, and it became a drug that soothed the pain, but only temporarily. Anita Baker applauseapprovaldrug 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
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 don't even have voice mail, and people get all out of shape about that. But, you know what, I don't want to transcribe your message; I want to talk to you. And that kind of freaks people out a bit. They go, 'Oh, who has time to talk?' and I'm like, 'Well, I'm gonna make time.' Anita Baker bitefreakgonna share on social
Most artists are notoriously insecure, and I fall into that category. Anita Baker artistcategoryfall Change image and share on social
If you have your own agenda and your own style and you don't easily conform to what the masses are doing, you're looked upon as being difficult. Whereas, I think of it as just being an individual. Anita Baker agendumconformdifficult Change image and share on social
As soon as you get off stage, that's the most dangerous time for a singer to kiss people because your vocal chords are receptive to any kind of germ. Anita Baker chorddangerousgerm 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
I don't let people use me. That's why I like a small number of people in my life. The more people in my life, the more complex it becomes, so I just try to keep it at a minimum. Anita Baker complexlifeminimum Change image and share on social
We don't do drugs, drink or use profanity. Instead we instill morals and values in my boys by raising them with a love of God and a love and respect for themselves and all people. I believe they will have a chance. Anita Baker boychancedrink share on social
