Beginnings and endings Quotes by Patti LaBelle

I was very shy. I'm still shy.

— Patti LaBelle

Every exit is an entrance to someplace else

— Patti LaBelle

There's not much longevity in music today. It's so easy to go in, put some pretentious lyrics on, with people saying the same thing…

— Patti LaBelle

A diva is someone who is a perfectionist, who does her best in her craft.

— Patti LaBelle

Women are strong now. Women are dominating the charts, and women are doing it for themselves. We're kicking butt and taking no prisoners.

— Patti LaBelle

I never thought I would be singing for the world.

— Patti LaBelle

Tell Aretha I’ll be praying for herBecause she needs Jesus!I love her.

— Patti LaBelle

Many a false step is made standing still.

— Patti LaBelle

I know how to put it on when it comes to interviews and performing because I have to. But I'm pretty laid back.

— Patti LaBelle

I can't do some of the songs that younger girls like Mary J. Blige and Beyonce are doing. They have their own place and…

— Patti LaBelle

Here's the thing about faith: It gives us the strength to go on when we want to give in. It gives us the courage…

— Patti LaBelle

People with no humor, they're outta my life.

— Patti LaBelle

I'm 60, and I did 60-year-old women songs. I'm not trying to be the Hip-Hop Queen, although I am the original Hip Hop Queen.

— Patti LaBelle

I like hip-hop music, but some of the lyrics make me want to cry.

— Patti LaBelle

I keep showing decade after decade that I am a real performer.

— Patti LaBelle