Chaka Khan Quotes

You know, it's just tough to get together and do work with somebody.

When I was in my twenties, it felt like I was riding wild horses, and I was hoping I didn't go over a cliff.

Well. I'm probably not loving myself like I should, but I'm really trying.

Walking through this life really is walking through fire.

To me, this degree was an acknowledgment of my work in music.

There are a lot of people I would have liked to have collaborated with, and would still like to.

One of the album's songs features Mary J. Blige, but I don't want to talk too much about it yet. I think you will hear the music that's been playing in my head when it comes out.

My philosophy is familiarity breeds contempt.

In my thirties, I felt I had hold of one of the reins some of the time.

If I love a song, I make it mine.

I've always struggled so much just to appreciate myself.

I'd like to work on putting art programs back in schools.

I'd been in a vicious cycle and circle of people and couldn't see my way out. So I picked myself up one day about 15 years ago and moved where I didn't know anyone.

I think the whole reason for my life is in there somewhere.

I remember seeing the movie 'To Sir With Love' when I was a little girl.

I mean, I'm not unhappy, but there's still so much I want to do.

I love to sing. It's the easiest thing for me to do.

I like to work spontaneously.

Getting a degree, being on Sesame Street... those were like real accomplishments to me.

Everyone in my family sang, and we would always sing these songs.

But really, we also need to learn how to love one another as women. How to appreciate and respect each other.

Being a singer is a way for me to get to a platform to do more.