Fantasia Barrino Quotes

• "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."
• "I always want people to - to get the message that I'm trying to send out. You know, I've been through some things, so when I get up there and sing my songs, I'm like, Hey, I've been through it, and I want to encourage somebody else that if you're going through it, you can come out."
• "I like to play dress up, I'm in love with fashion."
• "I thought if I was going to go into the competition, I was going to go in the same way I was going to go out. I was just going to be me."
• "I want to do all types of music, music for all people. I want my music to be encouraging, to help people."
• "I'm very soulful. I grew up singing in church. When I sing a song, I like to feel what I'm singing."
• "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 it takes me.""
• "Listen to your momma."
• "My lips are big, but my talent is bigger."
• "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."
• "I'm overwhelmed!"
• "Simon, You Dont Know Class!"