Quotes by Fantasia Barrino

About Fantasia Barrino:

Fantasia Monique Barrino is an American R&B singer-songwriter, actress, and author. She rose to fame as the winner of the third season of the reality television series American Idol in 2004. Following her victory, she released her debut single, "I Believe," which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Subsequently, she released her debut album, Free Yourself, which went on to be certified Platinum by the RIAA and garnered Barrino three Grammy nominations in 2006.
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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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I wanted people to see me, to change their minds about me.

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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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I want to still be singing at 70 years old. I want to be open to the dreams I haven't even dreamed up.

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

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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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Have a little faith. Don't give up.

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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 ...

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

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I've never been in a competition before, and I said I'm going to go. I think - I just love to sing.

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I think my purpose was just to get out and sing. I love to sing. I wasn't even in it for the - you know, the prize. I was, like, 'Hey, man, I'm going to sing.'

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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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My lips are big, but my talent is bigger.

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

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

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Author Bio

  • NameFantasia Barrino
  • DescriptionAmerican actor and singer
  • BornJune 30, 1984
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionSinger; Actor; Musician