I didn't have anybody, really, no foundation in life, so I had to make my own way. Always, from the start. I had to go out in the world and become strong, to discover my mission in life.

I am attracted to myths.

Delhi came as a shock. There were so many people, and oh, the traffic.

Movies are movies: they take you back in time, and how it still is for some.

Physical strength in a woman - that's what I am.

Greatest hits is easy because one has nothing to do - except that we both, Roger and I, felt that new songs should be there because I've been away for awhile.

Sometimes we need help from a god.

I don't want to act just to be on the screen doing anything and looking any kind of way.

It just feels like Erwin and me... even at night I don't feel I have to look pretty in bed.

Well, these days, if you're away five years, you might not be able to get back.

I'm not wise, but the beginning of wisdom is there; it's like relaxing into - and an acceptance of - things.

In Buddhism there are words you can say... as you say the words with rhythm the conscious tells the subconscious.

My parents separated when I was younger.

I didn't have anybody, really, no foundation in life, so I had to make my own way. Always, from the start. I had to go out in the world and become strong, to discover my mission in life.

I want to know what the difference between the essence of a man and woman is.

But I believe we have a higher level of mentality within us, but we have to use the power in the right way.

This is what I want in heaven... words to become notes and conversations to be symphonies.

I was always attracted to science fiction movies.

I am a practicing Buddhist. I have been for 25 years.

I don't like to dwell on the past.

In Tennessee where I grew up, there were animals, farms, wagons, mules.

I didn't worry about it because I kind of felt I left a good message and memory with the people in terms of my work, and I always felt with a good record, I could always come back.

You wouldn't believe that I still have the bikers with the caps to the side at my door, ringing the doorbell.

I'm perfectly fine now if I never went on stage again.

You take your problems to a god, but what you really need is for the god to take you to the inside of you.

I don't want to be dragging myself on stage, year in year out, until someone else tells me it is time to go. There are certain birthdays that make you revalue your life.

I believe in prayer and in strong belief.

I know the difference between black magic and white magic.

I never had that thing about being black. If the whole world was like that, maybe there would be more harmony and love.

I regret not having had more time with my kids when they were growing up.

I'm pleased with my life, with the journey.

For me the goddess is the female of God, She is powerful if different.

My career always took me away from home, I was always away from home and I just wanted to be at home.

I need that on stage. I need a burst of life. That's entertainment for me.

I heard stories from my mother's mother who was an American Indian. She was spiritual, although she did not go to church, but she had the hum. She used to tell me stories of the rivers.

In the USA there is no female equivalent to god.

After I moved with my mother to St. Louis, my older sister and I went to see Ike Turner, who was the hottest then. His music charged me. I was never attracted to him, but I wanted to sing with his band.

Age is no issue to me. I think 50 is the new 30 and 70 is the new 50. There are no rules that say you have to dress a certain way or be a certain way.

As I grew up, I learned what worked for me. That's where the short dresses came from. And you can't dance in a long dress.

I always had long legs. When I was young, I used to think, 'Why do I look like a little pony?'

I believe that if you'll just stand up and go, life will open up for you.

I don't hate myself anymore. I used to hate my work, hated that sexy image, hated those pictures of me onstage, hated that big raunchy person. Onstage, I'm acting the whole time I'm there. As soon as I get out of those songs, I'm Tina again.

I never close a door on any other religion. Most of the time, some part of it makes sense to me. I don't believe everyone has to chant just because I chant. I believe all religion is about touching something inside of yourself.

I never put a lot of praise on myself because of my relationship with Ike. I was just happy when I started to like myself - when I divorced and took control of my life.

I want to tell people how to live spiritually. After you've bought all your houses and your clothes, you want something bigger.

I will never give in to old age until I become old. And I'm not old yet!

I'm self-made. I always wanted to make myself a better person, because I was not educated. But that was my dream - to have class.

I've never bothered about my color. I never had that thing about being black. If the whole world was like that, maybe there would be more harmony and love. Maybe. I don't have a problem with being black in a white country or being with my people.

Ike's problem was that he was a musician that always wanted to be a star; and was a star, locally, but never internationally... so he then changed the name to Ike and changed my name to Tina because if I ran away, Tina was his name. It was patented as you call it.