Patti LaBelle quotes

Patti LaBelle is an iconic American singer, songwriter, and actress, celebrated for her powerful vocal range and dynamic stage presence. A key figure in R&B, soul, and pop music, she first rose to fame as the lead singer of Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles before launching a successful solo career. She continues to inspire generations with her music and philanthropic efforts. Here are 41 of her quotes:

So if anybody wants to get me something, get me 60 crabs - one for each year. I don't want no diamonds, I don't want no shoes, I don't want no party. I want some crabs.

Patti LaBelle

I love Canadians because I don't see very much racism in Canada.

Patti LaBelle

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

Patti LaBelle

I haven't stopped looking for the good in people. I've just accepted the fact that I'm not always going to find it.

Patti LaBelle

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

Patti LaBelle

So if diva means giving your best, then yes, I guess I am a diva.

Patti LaBelle

I was very shy. I'm still shy.

Patti LaBelle

I never thought I would be singing for the world.

Patti LaBelle

When I look into the crowd, I see young and old, black and white - it's amazing that I'm able to connect with so many different kinds of people.

Patti LaBelle

I've had 60 years of ups and downs, and all of the downs that I've had, I'm happy that I've had them because it's taught me to appreciate all the ups.

Patti LaBelle

I was a shy kid with a broom handle that I pretended was a microphone.

Patti LaBelle

I just sing the stuff that makes me smile, makes me feel like I didn't sell myself out.

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I have to go 150 percent or nothing at all.

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I'll perform all the way to the grave.

Patti LaBelle

I don't feel as though I have to prove anything to anybody.

Patti LaBelle

You don't have to be an angel, just be someone who can give.

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I'm no different than you.

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 I have my own place.

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I'm very shy in a crowd.

Patti LaBelle

You've got to know business before you go to show business.

Patti LaBelle

I'm very spontaneous.

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