My father worked hard, but we were still very poor; and I didn't want anybody arguing about money, so I became the entertainer - the one who wanted everyone to be happy. I didn't want there to be any problems.

Quote by Diana Ross

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

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

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You see, I've never really studied acting.

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