Diana Ross quotes - page 2

Diana Ross is an American singer and actress, celebrated as a leading figure of Motown and as the lead singer of The Supremes. Her powerful voice and captivating stage presence have influenced generations in the music industry. She continues to inspire artists worldwide with her enduring legacy and iconic style. Here are 51 of her quotes:

I really, deeply believe that dreams do come true. Often, they might not come when you want them. They come in their own time.

Diana Ross

It takes a long time to get to be a diva. I mean, you gotta work at it.

Diana Ross

Hair has always been important.

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My life has often been described as 'from rags to riches' but in fact, the Ross's were never raggedy.

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You can always tell where Diana Ross has been by the hair that's left behind.

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Icon. What is an icon? When someone is iconic it means they have established a certain kind of legacy possibly, and I think it does come with time. It's something in the arts, I feel. Maybe not, maybe it doesn't have to be in the arts exactly. I'm not really sure. But I don't think you are born an icon.

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I just appreciate still having the longevity that I've had in my career.

Diana Ross

The first time I heard a Billie Holiday record, I thought, 'What's so great about Billie Holiday?'

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I don't know what I feel about wearing my furs anymore. I worked so hard to have a fur coat, and I don't want to wear it anymore because I'm so wrapped up in the animals. I have real deep thoughts about it because I care about the world and nature.

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My children come first and the career comes in around that.

Diana Ross

I keep a great organiser, I try to keep my priorities in the right place.

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I think that if my voice for some reason changes - because your voice does change - then it's time for me not to sing.

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I'd traveled a lot, was going temporarily insane and became very successful, but there was no one to take that all home to.

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I listen to most everything that's out there because I need to stay aware of what's happening in the industry.

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I even thought of adopting a child as a single mother.

Diana Ross

It has always been, and still is, my intention to build a playground in Central Park.

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I don't have to sit around and wait for the next movie to come along, I can go out and sing.

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If I'm with a man I'm soft and buttery.

Diana Ross

It's the first time I have returned to my roots - like going back to be a trio. The fans really wanted me to go back on stage and do the Supremes music, so I went about trying to make it happen. We'll go on tour in the summer.

Diana Ross

When we first began, we didn't have any hits.

Diana Ross

I was looking at making a shift in my career. I've been so blessed I'd like to be able to give that back. If I could find young artists, young performers I can nurture to have a career I would really like that.

Diana Ross

You see, I've never really studied acting.

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