I love producing, writing. I rarely write with other writers unless I have a real great respect for them. Like Burt Bacharach, or Carole Sager, or Stevie Wonder. Somebody like Smokey - like that. Otherwise, I choose to write alone. Aretha Franklin bacharachburtcarole share on social
And I was booked once to go on 'Ed Sullivan' and I got bumped and ran out the back door crying. Aretha Franklin backbookbump Change image and share on social
I've never recorded anything I didn't like. Aretha Franklin haverecord Change image and share on social
I'm the lady next door when I'm not on stage. Aretha Franklin doorladystage Change image and share on social
Being the Queen is not all about singing, and being a diva is not all about singing. It has much to do with your service to people. And your social contributions to your community and your civic contributions as well. Aretha Franklin civiccommunitycontribution share on social
Now, occasionally I will still have that quarter pounder because I love fast food, but you have to keep it to a minimum. Aretha Franklin fastfoodlove Change image and share on social
Parents have to really talk to their children before they leave home. Aretha Franklin childhomeleave Change image and share on social
Let's start with the church. As you know, it's my background, it's a natural setting for me and it's definitely my roots. Aretha Franklin backgroundchurchnatural Change image and share on social
I think the hardest thing is losing weight. That's the hardest thing more than anything else. Aretha Franklin hardlosething Change image and share on social
