With 'American Idol,' they're giving you a pass to get launched on, and it's up to you what you do with it. — Gladys Knight Copy Share Image
I had some great mentors as I was coming up and starting to sing so early - I've been singing since I was four. I had people telling me how to preserve myself. — Gladys Knight Copy Share Image
When I was on Arsenio Hall's show, he asked me about working with Kanye West or John Legend. I said I'd love to. — Gladys Knight Copy Share Image
I do know that on my mom's side, my uncle sang and had a gospel group. He also had a radio show he would… — Gladys Knight Copy Share Image
Sometimes the best things are right in front of you; it just takes some time to see them. — Gladys Knight Copy Share Image
Believe me when I say this: you can't please everyone in concert, even though I still want to. Someone always wants you to sing… — Gladys Knight Copy Share Image
Nobody has a perfect anything. We don't have perfect lives. We're not perfect beings. — Gladys Knight Copy Share Image
Most people who ask me what's my favorite song, expect that it's 'Midnight Train' or 'Neither One of Us.' But actually, it's always kinda… — Gladys Knight Copy Share Image
Talent like Michael's is rare. I feel so privileged to have known him and so look forward to honouring his memory in what is… — Gladys Knight Copy Share Image
That's part of your life lesson to be afraid. The bigger question is how you deal with being afraid. Do you have to summon… — Gladys Knight Copy Share Image
I always kind of thought I want to be a good person, I want to be right to my fellow men and love them… — Gladys Knight Copy Share Image
I've spent all of my life trying to get people to feel a passion for what I do. — Gladys Knight Copy Share Image
Mary J. Blige has made the most improvement, to me, and the depth of the spirit and the soul in her music, the way… — Gladys Knight Copy Share Image
