"I don't like to be told what to do. I like to do my own thing."

"I'm a very strong-willed person. I know what I want, and I go after it."

"Being the Queen of Soul is a lot of hard work."

"I'm a very successful woman. I've achieved a lot in my life. I've won a lot of awards. I've sold a lot of records. I've performed for a lot of people. I've made a lot of money."

"I'm not afraid to take risks. I'm not afraid to try new things."