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Patti LaBelle

9 quotes

Sometimes a single quote is enough to make a name memorable. Patti LaBelle has given us several. The range of their thinking — from Respect to Smile — speaks to an intellectual restlessness that shows in every quote. Browse 10 quotes by Patti LaBelle that cover ground from Respect, Smile, Sad, Humor, and Great. One quote that captures their voice: "So if diva means giving your best, then yes, I guess I am a diva."

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

— Patti LaBelle

Humor

All Quotes by Patti LaBelle

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

— Patti LaBelle

Smile

“I truly respect the people who are working. If they want an autograph from Patti LaBelle, they are going to get it. I have never separated myself from them. I never think you are better than the next one.”

— Patti LaBelle

Respect

“All I can tell you really is if you get to the point where someone is telling you that you are not great or not good enough, just follow your heart and don't let anybody crush your dream.”

— Patti LaBelle

Good

“I never wanted to go on stage alone because if you mess up, who can you blame?”

— Patti LaBelle

Alone

“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

Amazing

“Whenever I go out, so many people who respect me ask me what to do in a certain situation. A lot of times, I didn't know the answers because sometimes I was going through the same sort of thing. But then later on, I would think of things that people told me.”

— Patti LaBelle

Respect

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

— Patti LaBelle

Humor

“I'm so grounded, it's sad.”

— Patti LaBelle

Sad

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

— Patti LaBelle

Best