Quotes by Fantasia Barrino

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.
– Fantasia Barrino
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.
– Fantasia Barrino
I like to play dress up, I'm in love with fashion.
– Fantasia Barrino
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.
– Fantasia Barrino
I want to do all types of music, music for all people. I want my music to be encouraging, to help people.
– Fantasia Barrino
I'm very soulful. I grew up singing in church. When I sing a song, I like to feel what I'm singing.
– Fantasia Barrino
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.
– Fantasia Barrino
Listen to your momma.
– Fantasia Barrino
My lips are big, but my talent is bigger.
– Fantasia Barrino
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.
– Fantasia Barrino
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.
– Fantasia Barrino
I want to still be singing at 70 years old. I want to be open to the dreams I haven't even dreamed up.
– Fantasia Barrino
I want people to just to see, all you got to do is have a little faith.
– Fantasia Barrino
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.
– Fantasia Barrino
Have a little faith. Don't give up.
– Fantasia Barrino