Fantasia Barrino Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“Have a little faith. Don't give up.”

“I'm very soulful. I grew up singing in church. When I sing a song, I like to feel what I'm singing.”

“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.”

“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.'”

“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.'”

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

“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.”

“I wanted people to see me, to change their minds about me.”

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

“It's always good when you can bring two artists together who are totally different.”