Quotes by Donna Summer

About Donna Summer:

LaDonna Adrian Gaines was an American singer, songwriter, and painter. She gained prominence during the disco era of the late-1970s. A five-time Grammy Award winner, she was the first artist to have three consecutive double albums reach No. 1 on the United States Billboard album chart and charted four number-one singles in the U.S. within a 12-month period. Summer has reportedly sold over 140 million records, making her one of the world's best-selling artists of all time.
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But I like to know that someone is stronger than I am. I want to be able to know that if I get tired, somebody is there to hold up the fort. I like knowing that I can't pick a refrigerator alone. God did not make me strong enough to do that.

Donna Summer

God had to create disco music so I could be born and be successful.

Donna Summer

My life was changed in one breath from God.

Donna Summer

I don't really try to predict what can and will happen with things. Sometimes you think something's gonna be a huge success, and it isn't. And sometimes you pay no attention to something whatsoever, and God just makes it into everything.

Donna Summer

I want a private life, I truly do. I'm not just pretending to want one like lots of celebrities.

Donna Summer

I don't care if I'm beautiful; I don't care what I am on the outside. It isn't about the outside.

Donna Summer

When I'm not working I try to stay out of the public eye as much as possible.

Donna Summer

Well, I'll say I have an incredible ability to fantasize - I really do. I don't have to have things tangible to be able to see them, and therefore I enjoy so many things, because they're in my mind.

Donna Summer

It would be nice if you have a hit. But I don't think it's necessary to continue with my career at this point.

Donna Summer

If you've never been to one of my concerts. I want you to know that it is OK to scream and yell.

Donna Summer

I haven't really been recording in the last several years. I haven't wanted to. And even though I had to deal with Sony and now I'm on Universal again, I will probably put out a new record soon.

Donna Summer

I don't keep a press agent because I think people need to have a break from you.

Donna Summer

I am sensual and very physical. I'm very erotic. But my sexuality exists on a sort of a fantasy level.

Donna Summer

But I think that I'm just a normal girl, you know.

Donna Summer

Because I'm just an ordinary person that did some extraordinary things.

Donna Summer

And I mean, I'm established. So I'm not worried about having a hit at this point in my career.

Donna Summer

A friend of mine called and said they're interested in having you do a song for the new Pokemon. All my kids are grown up, so I'd heard of it, but I didn't really know what it was.

Donna Summer

When you see these people that are in the public eye all the time, it must get tiring.

Donna Summer

Nobody wants you to stop, obviously because you're a moneymaking machine. But you have to make the decision and you have to move forward. So I took time off to have babies and do all that.

Donna Summer

Let's say that, in reality, I'm basically very shy when it comes to men.

Donna Summer

Author Bio

  • NameDonna Summer
  • DescriptionAmerican singer and songwriter
  • AliasesLaDonna Adrian Gaines
  • BornDecember 31, 1949
  • DiedMay 17, 2012
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionSinger; Singer-songwriter; Composer; Musician; Actor