Quotes by Diana Ross

“He is not my focus," Diana told writer Rodney Tyler of Arne. "Hes my husband, my companion, my lover, my confidant. But not my focus. I wasnt lost, then found by Arne. I was single and met a wonder...”

“I can be a better me than anyone can.”

“They tell me that it will be hard to find a man strong enough to love my own strength and independence, and not worry about being Mr. Diana Ross, but I disagree. I know absolutely that that man is ...”

“It's the first time I have returned to my roots - like going back to be a trio. The fans really wanted me to go back on stage and do the Supremes music, so I went about trying to make it happen. We...”

“I majored in fashion design in school, and I have always wanted to design my own line of clothing, jewelry, and stuff like that; so this was just a step for me in that direction.”

“I learned something from that. If someone asks me something that I really don't want to do, I say no. I have to trust that. And I'm not afraid to talk money.”

“So I'm not worried about the emotions I carry with me, because I'm happy that I have them; I think it's good for the work I do. The emotions that are not healthy are the ones you hold inside, like ...”

“Most people dont understand performers are really sheltered and protected so much sometimes that they dont get a chance to live their lives.”

“Years ago I wanted to buy an apartment in New York City. I was a single female - I had gone through my divorce - I had three children, I was in show business and black. It was, like, impossible.”

“He is not my focus," Diana told writer Rodney Tyler of Arne. "He’s my husband, my companion, my lover, my confidant. But not my focus. I wasn’t lost, then found by Arne. I was single and met a wond...”

“Most people don’t understand performers are really sheltered and protected so much sometimes that they don’t get a chance to live their lives.”

“You can't just sit there and wait for people to give you that golden dream, you've got to get out there and make it happen yourself.”

“A reporter once asked me if I ever cried. I wonder if people think I'm just as hard as a rock and have no emotions at all.”

“You know, you do need mentors; but in the end, you really just need to believe in yourself.”

“I really, deeply believe that dreams do come true. Often, they might not come when you want them. They come in their own time.”

“My travels led me to where I am today. Sometimes these steps have felt painful, difficult, but led me to greater happiness and opportunities.”

“Diana Ross is a big inspiration to all of us. We all grew up watching everything about her - her mike placement, her grace, her style and her class.”