As kids, we had no clue about the racial stuff that seemed to preoccupy adults. We just enjoyed our life as kids. Natalie Cole adultclueenjoy Change image and share on social
My idols are Janis Joplin and Annie Lennox, who are neither of them from the typical pop culture. Natalie Cole anniecultureidol Change image and share on social
I'm a born-again Christian. I was raised Episcopalian - I've always been of a Christian faith, but I became much more active in it when I married my first husband, Marvin. I changed from Episcopalian to Baptist. Natalie Cole activebaptistbear share on social
I was pretty bad. When I first was diagnosed with kidney failure, my function - the function of my kidney was less than 8 percent. Natalie Cole baddiagnosefailure Change image and share on social
I think people just want to be popular. So they're going to write lyrics that are going to get your attention. You know, sometimes, they're a little graphic, and I don't think that's so necessary. Natalie Cole attentiongraphiclyric Change image and share on social
A lot of people want to donate a kidney, but they're not in a position to because they have health issues of their own, and a lot of people need them. That's why the list is long and it takes a long time. Natalie Cole donatehealthissue share on social
I was madly in love with Elvis Presley. Dad wasn't into it at all, at least not for himself as a performer. He used to say, 'Mr. Cole does not rock n' roll.' Natalie Cole coledadelvis Change image and share on social
We have to stop rewarding bad behavior. Natalie Cole badbehaviorreward Change image and share on social
I think that talented people really do have insecurities, and that is one of the things that kind of motivates them, because that's one thing they know they're good at. And when they're up on that stage, you can do no wrong. The audience is yours; they're there to see you. Natalie Cole audiencegoodinsecurity share on social
One of these days, I'd like to put together a revue of all my music, which would probably turn into a marathon. There's a couple of hit songs from almost every phase of my career. At the same time, visually, if you don't handle it properly, it could be a cacophony of craziness, because there's just so many different kinds of music. Natalie Cole cacophonycareercouple share on social