Aretha Franklin

Don't say Aretha is making a comeback, because I've never been away!

Being a singer is a natural gift. It means I'm using to the highest degree possible the gift that God gave me to use. I'm happy with that.

Falling out of love is like losing weight. It's a lot easier putting it on than taking it off.

I have a naturally camp sensibility and a camp sense of humour. I love the icons that gay people love.

James Bond is quite serious about his drinks and clothing and cigarettes and food and all that sort of thing. There is nothing wry or amused about James Bond.

In the final analysis, it is your decision to make, but it doesn't move as fast as I'd like it to move.