More - Whitney Houston Quotes

I was aware of people staring at me. No one moved. They seemed almost in trance. I just stared at the clock in the center of the church. When I finished, everyone clapped and started crying.

Whitney Houston

 

God gave me a voice to sing with, and when you have that, what other gimmick is there?

Whitney Houston

 American Musician

No, I'm not a drug addict, and neither is my husband. If that were so, you'd get a lot less work out of me. It would show in the performances and in the work.

Whitney Houston

 American Musician

I've got a good man. He takes care of me. I don't have to be scared of anything because I know he will kick every ass... disrespect him and you've got a problem.

Whitney Houston

 

I decided long ago never to walk in anyone's shadow if I fail, if I succeed at least I did as I believe.

Whitney Houston

 

Being around people like Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick and Roberta Flack. . . had a great impact on me as a singer, as a performer, as a musician.

Whitney Houston

 

I almost wish I could be more exciting, that I could match what is happening out there to me.

Whitney Houston

 American Musician

I believe that children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess inside.

Whitney Houston

 American Musician Believe

I don't like it when they [media critics] see me as this little person who doesn't know what to do with herself -- like I have no idea what I want, like I'm just a puppet . . . . That's demeaning to me, because that ain't how it is, and it never was.

Whitney Houston

 

Growing around [great musicians], you just can't help it. I identified with it immediately. It was something that was so natural to me that when I started singing, it was almost like speaking.

Whitney Houston