A case of can't do with, can't do without, that's why I married him again.
A lot of work went into the marriages. We honestly tried. Actually, we tried too hard for too long. By hanging in, I got lost for a while.
A weaker person would have folded up, then just scurried away. But I've found it has strengthened me.
All I know is I recorded a PSA and I have no record.
Being a Black woman was never considered an obstacle, which is why I believe that if there is something I want to do and I am willing to work for it, the door, any door, will open.
But I have known who I am ever since I was a child growing up in East Orange, New Jersey.
But I'm willing to go through that craziness because I refuse to allow prejudice to defeat me.
But you can count on one hand the number of singers who have the ability to act - only four, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand, Cher and Dolly Parton.
Divorce had never occurred in my family and here it was happening for the second time to me. I went into a deep depression. Concurrently, my career went into as deep a depression.
Do you know that other than my father, I've never had a man take care of me?
Dust does rise, doesn't it? And so can I.
Gianni and Russo are two words I have put out of my vocabulary.
How did these critics know so much about the show if they never watched it, you know what I'm saying? Why criticise something you continually watch?
I am a combination of my entire family.
I believe if I were given the same opportunity as Cher, I could win an Oscar as she did for Moonstruck.
I earned every single thing that I have, and I've lost things as a result of me, so I don't blame anybody but Dionne, she's the one who has to stand in that space and produce whatever has to be produced.
I enjoy what I do. I love singing.
I felt awful inside. If it hadn't been for my boys and family and friends, I'd have wound up in a loony bin.
I had to walk around with an American history book under one arm and a European history book under the other. I argue that it is now time for you to know about me, as I was required to know about you.
I often feel the need of a man to take care of me, even though I can certainly take care of myself.
I personally feel there is an enormous lack of music as I know it, as I've been accustomed to over these past forty years. I'm confused as to what has happened: it's no longer about talent or being committed to artists but about mass marketing and flesh-peddling. It disturbs me an enormous amount.
I require - I require personally - a two- bedroom suite. I don't want anyone sitting next to me on the plane. I don't sit in a bulkhead seat. It has to be second row. Or the last row. It doesn't really matter.
I survived because I turned inward, went deep inside, beyond me, to find my source. And for me that source has always been God.
I tell you, when I gave up my tenure as Health Ambassador I was happy to. I couldn't have taken any more sorrow. I was too young for that. I still am.
I told Scepter Records that I wanted to do a gospel album and that's what I did.
I treat others exactly the way I want to be treated.
I would like to be remembered very simply for being me.
I'm not psychic myself.
I've had Aids patients die in my arms.
I've had the pleasure to hear and see Usher perform and he's a major star. Once Michael Jackson throws the baton wherever he wants to, it will be directed to Usher.
If I wasn't in this business I would be exactly the same.
In Europe, the audiences feel an innate responsibility to remain my friends. Not only in Britain but in France, Germany, Spain, Italy, everywhere.
It is frustrating to be a Black woman in the entertainment industry.
It taught me never to carry an open bag.
It was fashionable, you're supposed to be a married lady, so I did.
It's nice that melodies I'm associated with have lasted.
Linda Georgian is a wonderful psychic. She can do amazing things.
Man will never understand woman and vice versa. We are oil and water. An equal level can never be maintained, as one will always excel where the other doesn't, and that breeds resentment.
My attorney got it thrown out of court. It was just one of those unfortunate situations. It really hurt my feelings, so badly. My reputation is absolutely pristine. Pris-tine.
My parents gave me stability and a belief in myself and in all the possibilities life has to offer. I was told the only limitations I would ever face were those I placed upon myself.
No one can define me but me, and that bothers some.
The fact is that if you don't have the expenses underwritten - the air fares, the hotel bills - where's that money going to come from? Ticket sales. What's left is what there is to give. It's very straightforward.
There was a time in the marriage when I could no longer look at myself in a mirror, couldn't feel I was a nice person. A bad relationship can do that, can make you doubt everything good you ever felt about yourself.
There's an instant gratification when I look up and see people smiling and singing along with me. That's basically the inspiration.
Well if you're going to give your time - then make it comfortable for me, you know? Yeah, I want my limousine.
What these men fail to see is that I also have my insecurities.
Years ago I learned to be totally responsible for Dionne Warwick. I will not wait for opportunities. I will create them.
Yes, I am working more than ever. The funny thing is I was told many times by lots of people coming up that the longer you are in the business, the less work you would have to do. Well, those were lies.
You do have to hone your skills if you want to act and I haven't taken the time to hone mine. Still, it's something I at least want to give a try.
My self-imposed mandate is to be the voice for the voiceless.
My songs are like my children. I love every single one of them.
What the world needs now is love. It's the only thing that there is just too little of.
First cousin of Whitney Houston.
Her song "Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" almost became the theme song for the 007 film Thunderball (1965), but the song is later substituted for the milder "Thunderball" sung by Tom Jones
On the advice of her numerologist, she added an "e" to her last name and spelled it that way professionally before reverting back to her original spelling.
Mother of David Elliott, and Damon Elliott.
Arrested on misdemeanor charge 12 May, 2002 at Miami International Airport for carrying 11 marijuana cigarettes, found in empty lipstick container, less than 5 grams of marijuana. A friend told reporters Warwick uses marijuana to fight effects of glaucoma. On 5 June 2002, AP reports that charges against Warwick were dropped after Miami-Dade County judge agreed to plea bargain deal, which included Warwick's completion of drug treatment program. She did not appear in court, but in a statement said, "To this day, I am puzzled about exactly what happened at the Miami International Airport. But through the grace of God, I can now put this unpleasant chapter behind me." Her plea also included her donation of $250 to a group which supports children born with HIV. Warwick also agreed to make an anti-drug public service announcement directed at youth.
Celebrity spokesperson for the Psychic Friends Network and hostess for its infomercials in the 1990s.
Ranked #42 on VH1's Greatest Women of Rock N Roll
Honorary Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Although Warwick had a handful of Top Ten hits during the 1960s, many of her songs were not given the chance to shine. Such songs include "Any Old Time of the Day," "Here Where There Is Love," "The Wine Is Young," "Check Out Time," "Wives and Lovers," "Only Love Can Break a Heart," "Knowing When to Leave," "(They Long to Be) Close to You," "Don't Go Breaking My Heart," "Let Me Be Lonely," "Forever My Love," "In the Land of Make Believe," "What the World Needs Now Is Love," "The Look of Love," and "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head".
As a teenager, she formed the Gospelaires, with her sister, 'Dee Dee Warwick' , and her aunt, Cissy Houston.
Graduated from East Orange High School in East Orange, New Jersey in 1959.
Was named the U.S. Ambassador of Health in 1987.
In the 1960s, she worked with Burt Bacharach and Hal David who wrote most of her songs.
Began singing at age 6 at a Baptist church.
Attended Karen Carpenter's funeral on Tuesday, February 8, 1983. The services were held at United Methodist Church in Downey, California.
Although her real last name is Warrick, on her first hit record, "Don't Make Me Over", her record company misspelled her name "Warwick" on the label, and she's used it ever since.
Had a 12-year relationship with actor Gianni Russo best known for appearing as Carlo Rizzi, Connie Corleone's husband, in The Godfather (1972).
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