Dionne Warwick

During the time that my recording career seemed to be in a slump a music called disco came on the scene and literally took over radio stations as well as having radio stations created to play it which sort of negated my music as well as that of some of my peers. ”

I have been blessed with some incredible compositions to record and perform and all of my songs have had the ability to grow as I and those who have supported this career of mine for these 50 years have. ”

People have been so supportive of this career for so long, and they are still enjoying the music that I bring to them. ”

I was told by my grandfather who was a minister that we all were put here on earth to be of service to one another, and it is quite gratifying to know that if I am able to be of help to one that is not able to help themselves then I am fulfilling my obligation as a human being. ”

I'd like to see a world free of strife, stress, pain, hunger, war - a cool place where everyone could live. ”

The Civil Rights for Musicians Act is about economic justice for African American artists. It's about what's right. And it's about time. ”

I have no desire to look back, I only want to look forward to the things that are still ahead of me. ”

We are all here to be a service to those who can't be a service to themselves. We can give people hope and more reasons for being human. ”

I have bought a lot of beautiful clothes with my money, but I've also earned it. ”

It is frustrating to be a Black woman in the entertainment industry. ”