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I used to sing at funeral homes for families that didn't have a vocalist. I didn't get paid. I needed to sing.

Anita Baker

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Anita Baker
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: January 26
Composer
Jazz Musician
Record Producer
Recording Artist
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Toledo
Ohio
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I don't even have voice mail, and people get all out of shape about that. But, you know what, I don't want to transcribe your message I want to talk to you. And that kind of freaks people out a bit. They go, 'Oh, who has time to talk?' and I'm like, 'Well, I'm gonna make time.
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I say if it's going to be done, let's do it. Let's not put it in the hands of fate. Let's not put it in the hands of someone who doesn't know me. I know me best. Then take a breath and go ahead.
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I'm in love, sweet love. Feel me calling out your name, I feel no shame.
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You leave home to seek your fortune and, when you get it, you go home and share it with your family.
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I think there's no sacrifice too great for family, whether it's career, singing, whatever.
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When you're away for a long time, tastes change, fans move on. You hate to think about it, but it's an ugly fact of life.
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As soon as you get off stage, that's the most dangerous time for a singer to kiss people because your vocal chords are receptive to any kind of germ.
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Most artists are notoriously insecure, and I fall into that category.
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I would say that my peak was making my first million at the ripe age of 29, after the first album.
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