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
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
The house where I grew up in the Hancock Park section of Los Angeles was like a dream - even though my family faced threats after my father bought it in August 1948. Natalie Cole angelesaugustbuy Change image and share on social
I'm just really, really thankful. I'm thankful to the doctors; I'm thankful to the family that donated the kidney. Natalie Cole doctordonatefamily 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
I started saying, 'I don't want to be crazy anymore.' I need to make some changes. And the first thing I started doing was just got all the men out of my life, because that was a big problem for me. That was a crutch, if you will. You know, trying to define yourself through other people or men, in particular. Natalie Cole anymorebigcrazy share on social
It's remarkable what a new kidney does to your life. I have no complaints... I'm pretty amazed. I have been working on my stamina. Natalie Cole amazecomplaintkidney Change image and share on social