I was brought up in this part of Detroit that they used to call the ghetto.

Quote by Diana Ross

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It's the first time I have returned to my roots - like going back to...

It's the first time I have returned to my roots - like going back to...

I have three girls, and I say the same thing to them. I'm not involved...

I have three girls, and I say the same thing to them. I'm not involved...

You can't just sit there and wait for people to give you that golden dream....

You can't just sit there and wait for people to give you that golden dream....

With the Supremes I made so much money so fast all I wanted to do...

With the Supremes I made so much money so fast all I wanted to do...

I know that my fans want to know who I'm sleeping with, but it's really...

I know that my fans want to know who I'm sleeping with, but it's really...

I'm not really a songwriter - I'm an interpreter. So in a sense I am...

I'm not really a songwriter - I'm an interpreter. So in a sense I am...

When we first began, we didn't have any hits.

When we first began, we didn't have any hits.

I don't judge people by their sexual orientation or the color of their skin, so...

I don't judge people by their sexual orientation or the color of their skin, so...

You see, I've never really studied acting.

You see, I've never really studied acting.

My father worked hard, but we were still very poor; and I didn't want anybody...

My father worked hard, but we were still very poor; and I didn't want anybody...

I majored in fashion design in school, and I have always wanted to design my...

I majored in fashion design in school, and I have always wanted to design my...

Just because I have my standards they think I'm a bitch.

Just because I have my standards they think I'm a bitch.

I was looking at making a shift in my career. I've been so blessed I'd...

I was looking at making a shift in my career. I've been so blessed I'd...

Years ago I wanted to buy an apartment in New York City. I was a...

Years ago I wanted to buy an apartment in New York City. I was a...

My travels led me to where I am today. Sometimes these steps have felt painful,...

My travels led me to where I am today. Sometimes these steps have felt painful,...

You know, you do need mentors, but in the end, you really just need to...

You know, you do need mentors, but in the end, you really just need to...

If I have someone who believes in me, I can move mountains.

If I have someone who believes in me, I can move mountains.

Criticism, even when you try to ignore it, can hurt. I have cried over many...

Criticism, even when you try to ignore it, can hurt. I have cried over many...

I try to choose the songs that really are basically coming from my heart. I...

I try to choose the songs that really are basically coming from my heart. I...

I'm a parent, and I try to take care of my health and keep my...

I'm a parent, and I try to take care of my health and keep my...