I Am a Diva
I am a diva. I know my worth. Respect has to be earned.
Aretha Franklin
Queen of Soul, legendary singer and authority of twentieth-century African-American culture.
All moments: Aretha Franklin
- Who I Am Is Exactly Who I Need to Be — Aretha Franklin
Who I am is exactly who I need to be.
- Growing Up Fast — Aretha Franklin
I had to grow up fast. That shaped who I am.
- Bringing Hope to People — Aretha Franklin
My aim is to bring hope to people through music.
- Every Woman Must Love Herself — Aretha Franklin
Every woman needs to know how to fall in love with herself.
- Respect — Aretha Franklin
R-E-S-P-E-C-T. That's what I want from you. That's what matters in life.
- Real Things Make People Feel — Aretha Franklin
The real thing is about making people feel something.
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