Whitney Houston

Vocalist

Contemporary influential 109 sayings

Sayings by Whitney Houston

I don’t think about money. I think about love.

1980s — Interview about her priorities.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I don’t care what people say about me. I know who I am.

1990s — On dealing with rumors.
Strange & Unusual Confirmed

I don’t sing for the money. I sing because I love it.

1980s — Discussing her passion for music.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I’m not perfect, but I’m trying.

2000s — On personal growth.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I don’t need a man to complete me. I complete myself.

1990s — On independence.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I’m not a role model. I’m just me.

1990s — On public expectations.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I don’t do drugs. I am drugs.

unknown — Alleged quote, possibly apocryphal.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I’m not a diva. I’m just a girl who loves to sing.

1990s — Denying diva rumors.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I don’t care about fame. I care about music.

1980s — On her priorities.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I’m not a saint, but I’m not a sinner either.

2000s — On her public image.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I don’t need a man to make me happy. I make myself happy.

1990s — On independence.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I don’t sing for the money. I sing for the love of it.

1980s — On her passion for music.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I'm not a diva. I'm just a woman who sings.

2009 — Interview with Oprah Winfrey
Controversial Unverifiable

Nobody's going to tell me how to sing. I'm going to sing the way I want to sing.

Unknown — Interview
Controversial Unverifiable

I believe that children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way.

1985 — Song lyrics, 'Greatest Love of All'
Controversial Unverifiable

I'm not ashamed of my past. I've made mistakes, but I've learned from them.

2002 — Interview with Diane Sawyer
Controversial Unverifiable

I'm a survivor. I've been through a lot, but I'm still here.

Unknown — Interview
Controversial Unverifiable

I've always been a strong woman. I've always been independent.

Unknown — Interview
Controversial Unverifiable

I just want to be happy. That's all I want.

Unknown — Interview
Controversial Unverifiable

I've always loved music. It's been my life.

Unknown — Interview
Controversial Unverifiable