Fantasia Barrino Quotes

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Fantasia Barrino

Profession : Musician

Birth : June 30, 1984

God didn't give up on me. I am somebody in God's eyes... Let me be a prime example of how I've been through the storm and the rain, and I made it over.

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I always say you've only got one life to live, and you're not promised a tomorrow. So, you might as well just have a good time with it.

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I been through some things but I worked hard to get to where I'm at.

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When I realized I was having trouble reading, I was too embarrassed to ask for help. Some teachers believed in me, but I just wasn't focused on school - I was into the music and trying to please my dad.

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You can't go into something good until you let go of all the bad stuff because you'll find yourself steady bringing up all the old in a new situation.

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You've got to make it a good example for those kids regardless of how much you mess up.

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My lips are big, but my talent is bigger.

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I always tell people, 'Stop coming to me and telling what people are saying about me.' I don't care anymore. I always get the people that come to me and say, 'Girl, I just want to tell you... ' and I'm like, 'Nope.'

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I've been wanting to sing for a long time. I've been singing all my life, and I've tried different record companies, but it seemed like - it was such a struggle and so hard to get out there. So, I said, 'I'm gonna go on American Idol and see how far it takes me.'

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When I'm out on the stage, it gives me this rush and anything that's on my mind and everything I'm going through is forgotten about.

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I like to play dress up, I'm in love with fashion.

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You can't tell me that dreams don't come true. My life is proof that they do.

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I want to do all types of music, music for all people. I want my music to be encouraging, to help people.

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I'm very soulful. I grew up singing in church. When I sing a song, I like to feel what I'm singing.

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I feel like a good mom. I'm a strong woman now... Don't look down on me. Pray for me because I'm trying.

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I caught a lot of flak for being a young mama.

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'Cause when I had my child, people tried to make me feel like life was over for me, and I started to believe that.

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It's always good when you can bring two artists together who are totally different.

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I want people to just to see, all you got to do is have a little faith.

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I seemed so different from other kids; I grew up in church and felt a connection with God, and a lot of kids my age really didn't understand that.

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