Aretha Franklin

I don't like to be told what to do. I like to do my own thing.

I've always been a fighter. I've always stood up for myself.

I'm not a politician. I'm a singer.

I don't like to be messed with. I'm a tough cookie.

I've always been a survivor. I've always come out on top.

I'm not going to let anybody tell me what I can and cannot do.

I'm a very emotional person. I wear my heart on my sleeve.

I don't like to be rushed. I like to take my time.

I'm a perfectionist. I like things to be just right.

I've always believed in myself. I've always had confidence.

I'm a very independent woman. I don't need a man to take care of me.

I don't like to be underestimated. I'm a force to be reckoned with.

I've always been a trailblazer. I've always marched to the beat of my own drum.

I've never been a diva. I'm a lady.

I'm not going to wear a dress that's not flattering. I'm not going to wear a dress that doesn't fit. I'm not going to wear a dress that doesn't look good on me.

I'm not a cat person, but I have a cat. Her name is Princess. She's a Persian. She's very fluffy. She's very spoiled.

I don't cook. I don't clean. I don't do windows. I don't do laundry. I don't do dishes. I don't do anything around the house. I have people for that.

I like to eat. I like to eat good food. I like to eat soul food. I like to eat Italian food. I like to eat Chinese food. I like to eat Mexican food. I like to eat all kinds of food.

I'm a very spiritual person. I believe in God. I believe in Jesus. I believe in the Holy Spirit. I believe in angels. I believe in miracles. I believe in prayer.

I love to sing. I love to perform. I love to entertain. I love to make people happy. I love to make people dance. I love to make people feel good.