Diana Ross Quotes

It has always been, and still is, my intention to build a playground in Central Park.

I even thought of adopting a child as a single mother.

Criticism, even when you try to ignore it, can hurt. I have cried over many articles written about me, but I move on and I don't hold on to that .

Don't call the doctor, don't call ya mamma, don't call the preacher; no, I don't need it.

I'd traveled a lot, was going temporarily insane and became very successful, but there was no one to take that all home to.

Discipline is a necessary tool to help you get what you want in life. It forces you to stay on center and to move away from the things that are not necessary.

Do you know where you going to? Do you like the things that life is showing you? Where are you going to? Do you know?

I just appreciate still having the longevity that I've had in my career.

I have three girls, and I say the same thing to them. I'm not involved in their careers because I've learned that it's important for them to stand on their own two feet. They'll feel better and prouder of themselves if they do.

So I'm not worried about the emotions I carry with me, because I'm happy that I have them; I think it's good for the work I do. The emotions that are not healthy are the ones you hold inside, like anger.

I think that if my voice for some reason changes - because your voice does change - then it's time for me not to sing.

Most people are so hard to please that if they met God, they'd probably say yes, she's great, but ...

They tell me that it will be hard to find a man strong enough to love my own strength and independence, and not worry about being Mr. Diana Ross, but I disagree. I know absolutely that that man is somewhere out there.

It's the first time I have returned to my roots - like going back to be a trio. The fans really wanted me to go back on stage and do the Supremes music, so I went about trying to make it happen. We'll go on tour in the summer.

You know, you do need mentors, but in the end, you really just need to believe in yourself.

Years ago I wanted to buy an apartment in New York City. I was a single female - I had gone through my divorce - I had three children, I was in show business and black. It was, like, impossible.

People don't know about the human part of me that really cares about the world. For instance, I don't know what I feel about wearing my furs anymore. I worked so hard to have a fur coat, and I don't want to wear it anymore because I'm so wrapped up in the animals. I have real deep thoughts about it because I care about the world and nature.

I think a responsibility comes with notoriety, but I never think of it as power. It's more like something you hold, like grains of sand. If you keep your hand closed, you can have it and possess it, but if you open your fingers in any way, you can lose it just as quickly.

I want an autobiography without revealing any personal information.

The first time I heard a Billie Holiday record, I thought, 'What's so great about Billie Holiday?'

I was brought up in this part of Detroit that they used to call the ghetto.

Take a little time out of your busy day to give encouragement to someone who's lost their way.

I was looking at making a shift in my career. I've been so blessed I'd like to be able to give that back. If I could find young artists, young performers I can nurture to have a career I would really like that.

I am in prayer for his kids and the family.

It takes a long time to get to be a diva. I mean, you gotta work at it.

I don't think getting in and out of a limousine has anything to do with being an icon.

I look forward to the future - and going into the studio to make new music.

My children come first and the career comes in around that.

I really, deeply believe that dreams do come true. Often, they might not come when you want them. They come in their own time.

If I have someone who believes in me, I can move mountains.

One thing you cannot control is nature.

I can be a better me than anyone can; I am me. Good or bad. I am myself. I'm no carbon copy of no one else.

My life has often been described as 'from rags to riches,' but in fact, the Rosses were never raggedy.

I majored in fashion design in school, and I have always wanted to design my own line of clothing, jewelry, and stuff like that; so this was just a step for me in that direction.

I keep a great organiser, I try to keep my priorities in the right place.

No, nothing really upsets me.

With the Supremes I made so much money so fast all I wanted to do was buy clothes and pretty things. Now I'm comfortable with money and it's comfortable with me.

Hair has always been important.

My family called me a wiggle tail because I was a little skinny, wiry kid full of energy.

Being a parent is very important to me.

Icon. What is an icon? When someone is iconic it means they have established a certain kind of legacy possibly, and I think it does come with time. It's something in the arts, I feel. Maybe not, maybe it doesn't have to be in the arts exactly. I'm not really sure. But I don't think you are born an icon.

You can't just sit there and wait for people to give you that golden dream. You've got to get out there and make it happen for yourself.

I listen to most everything that's out there because I need to stay aware of what's happening in the industry.