My father worked on assembly lines in Detroit while I was growing up. Every day, I watched him do what he needed to do to support the family. But he told me, 'Life is short. Do what you want to… — Anita Baker Copy Share Image
I used to sing at funeral homes for families that didn't have a vocalist. I didn't get paid. I needed to sing. — Anita Baker Copy Share Image
I dont think being black has held me back at all. Being black makes you strong. — Anita Baker Copy Share Image
My father worked on assembly lines in Detroit while I was growing up. Every day, I watched him do what he needed to do… — Anita Baker Copy Share Image
Completeness? Happiness? These words don't come close to describing my emotions. There truly is nothing I can say to capture what motherhood means to… — Anita Baker Copy Share Image
I made numerous attempts to find a way to do it all, to be a creative singer, songwriter, producer, and to be the mother,… — Anita Baker Copy Share Image
It's impossible to write and produce a record when your parents are dying. I really tried, I really, really tried, but it just wouldn't… — Anita Baker Copy Share Image
I'm picking and choosing in terms of the stress factor. If it's not fun, I'm not going to do it. — Anita Baker Copy Share Image
Oh my goodness, they are rocking so many variations of my high-top fade. I mean, Rihanna has taken it to a very angular 21st… — Anita Baker Copy Share Image
I would say that my peak was making my first million at the ripe age of 29, after the first album. — Anita Baker Copy Share Image
I say if it's going to be done, let's do it. Let's not put it in the hands of fate. Let's not put it… — Anita Baker Copy Share Image
Applause felt like approval, and it became a drug that soothed the pain, but only temporarily. — Anita Baker Copy Share Image
I don't even have voice mail, and people get all out of shape about that. But, you know what, I don't want to transcribe… — Anita Baker Copy Share Image
