Lata Mangeshkar

I wish I had given more time to learning classical singing.

I feel God has sent me to Earth to sing. I started singing when I was five, but I don't think I've worked as hard as many other people.

I have been singing for the last 50 years, you know, so I deserve a break. Besides, there are talented singers around who can do justice to their work.

From my experience and understanding, I believe money follows name and fame, while recognition calls for a huge amount of sacrifice. To get something, you have to lose something. That's the rule of life.

I have decided that I won't take up assignments that don't interest me.

I feel I am a little unfit for the kind of music that is being made today. There is a big difference between what I sang earlier and what is being made now. I am not saying this music is bad, but there are too many beats.

I really liked Kishore Kumar. He had a virile man's voice, and he was truly versatile.

As a singer, you have to bring the soul to the song.

I think playback singing has a lot to do with voice acting. I would suggest to all the youngsters to understand the character, situation, and the story behind the songs. That is when you can add soul to the rendition which, I think, is missing in today's music.

One has to be fully committed to one's career. Otherwise, there's no point.

I've always loved life, irrespective of all the ups and downs that have filled my journey.

I missed out on my childhood. I had to work hard, but I was immediately given a place in playback.