I've paid my dues and earned my place at the table - Aretha Franklin

"I've paid my dues and earned my place at the table"

Aretha Franklin Work

Soul Singer American 1942–2018

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"R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to me"

"I'm a diva is all about respect yourself"

"Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit"

"Think about it - we are the most powerful, magical, creative beings in the universe"

"Hard work never killed anybody."

"Work with purpose and integrity."

"Hard work pays off in the end."

"A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do."