Reba McEntire Quotes

Living might mean taking chances, but they're worth taking. Loving might be a mistake. but its worth making

— Reba McEntire

Make sure you're always giving, way more than you're taking

— Reba McEntire

“If I'm not the one thing you can't stand to lose,
If I'm not that arrow to the heart of you,
If you don't get drunk on my kiss,
If you think you can do better than this then I guess we're done.
Let's not drag this on,
Consider me gone ...”

— Reba McEntire

“When life gives you lemons. Make yourself a screwdriver”

— Reba McEntire

“Everything I've done in my career is a result of growing up in rural Oklahoma, because if I hadn't had the training from Mama and Daddy to work hard, to do what I'm told, to take directions, to mind and to do a good job at anything I set out to do, then I wouldn't be where I am today.”

— Reba McEntire

“I just try not to judge. Don't judge me, and I won't judge you.”

— Reba McEntire

“It's very important to surround yourself with people you can learn from.”

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“The biggest challenge in my life is getting all these kids raised. I've helped with nieces, stepchildren and my own son, so the biggest challenge is making sure the kids are raised and finding enough quality time with them.”

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My goals have changed throughout my life. At one time it was winning awards, selling out concert dates, selling more albums than anyone else. Now, my goals are to see my grandchildren grown, live a long and healthy life with my family and friends and travel the world.

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I have a lot to be thankful for. I am healthy, happy and I am loved.

— Reba McEntire

“I treat myself pretty good. I take lots of vacations, I eat well, I take supplements, I do mercury detox, I get plenty of sleep, I drink plenty of water and I stay away from drama and stress.”

— Reba McEntire

“I don't think quantity time is as special as quality time with your family.”

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“All the money in the world can't buy you back good health.”

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“I had lots of breaks. I guess the one that got my foot in the door was singing the National Anthem at the National Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma City in '74.”

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“Never have doubted it, even when the plane crash happened. I wasn't mad at God. I just knew that there was a reason that I didn't know about why it happened.”

— Reba McEntire

“I exercise at least five times a week with stretching, Pilates, push-ups, planks, sit- ups, squats and light weights.”

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“To me, being popular means I've got more friends. You've got to watch who your friends are, if you want to get close to them, but I've got a lot of acquaintances. And then, you've got to be real careful who your friends are, because you never know why they're your friend.”

— Reba McEntire

“I have learned a lot about myself and come to deal with a lot of things that, at first, bothered me.”

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“The upside to anger? Getting it out of your system. You got to express your anger. Then you have room for more positive things. If I hold something in a long time, and then I speak it, it's amazing how the light shines so much brighter.”

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“I just love motherhood.”

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“I have the attention span of a 2-year-old. I like to jump from project-to-project.”

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“I love to wear boots - and shoes, I don't like at all.”

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“And so we were asleep there in San Diego. And our pilot called us. And his brother was on one of the other planes. And when he was leaving the airport, he saw in his rear view mirror that there was an explosion.”

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“I have talked to Debbie Hammond quite a bit, Jim Hammond's wife, his widow. I've seen their kids. And last time we played Dallas, a lot of them came over. It's hard for them to come see the show. It's still hard.”

— Reba McEntire

“Being sexy is kind of funny to me. You know, I can get kind of spunky or I can get tough, you know, that kind of tough, sexy look. But sexy? No, I don't think so.”

— Reba McEntire

You don't waste your entire life waiting to go back to dust.

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“I grew up in southeastern Oklahoma on a working cattle ranch, and it was always very romantic to me: The West, the cowboy, the Western way of life.”

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“I love to sing with different people.”

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“I'm open to any kind of situation in a song as long as it touches my heart.”

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“When I left, after my divorce, when I left Oklahoma, I never looked back. It was the future. It was looking forward from then on.”

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“When I got into the music business in 1976, there weren't many women on the roster. As a woman, you don't complain; you work twice as hard, and you do your job.”

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“It's funny how many people will come to Vegas to see your show where they might not come out to see you unless you come to their hometown.”

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I think it's the way I talk. I think they thought I was too country. And I'm not ashamed of that by any means.

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“I totally love to act. I don't care if it's a musical, a comedy. I just like to work and interact with other people.”

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“You've got to stay current and up with the competition. The main thing, though, is finding the greatest songs you can possibly find.”

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“I always like story songs, Dolly Parton, Tom T. Hall, Mel Tillis, Red Stegall, when they'd do their story songs. I was totally enthralled.”

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“I think they want to keep it separate, but I've never been a crossover artist for some reason.”

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“So, we come out to Los Angeles. And we met with every network. We met with show runners, directors, writers, everything. And what we had an idea for, they didn't like. And what they had an idea for, we didn't like. So, we went home.”

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“Again its time to pray for peace.”

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“We all love being outdoors. Grandma was in her garden or fishing; Mama loves to fish and I love to be outside. We all love the Lord.”

— Reba McEntire

“Without God, I don't see how folks cope.”

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If dreams give you power, then I'm strong enough to walk through my heart till you love me.

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“Get as much out of life as you possibly can with all the passion that goes with it. Then give it back with all the love and respect it deserves.”

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“Habitat for Humanity is a cause that is near and dear to my heart. I am proud to be a part of the partnership between Whirlpool and Habitat and appreciate everything these two organizations are doing for the wonderful Nashville community and other communities throughout the world.”

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“Every song that has been a hit for me has been honest and truthful. I have to believe that same formula will work on this (television) show. It has to be believable and honest.”

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“Sometimes I hate how much I love him But everyday I love him more”

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“When I learned to forgive, it was like a million pounds were lifted from me.”

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“No matter what you achieve in life, you're always wondering, 'Is there something I should be doing? Is there something I'm missing?”

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“Whenever a natural disaster occurs, it is always the Red Cross that responds quickly and compassionately. I am honored to lend my voice to their cause, and thrilled to serve on the Celebrity Cabinet for 2010.”

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[Faith] guides me on everything I do, i ask for guidance, I ask the Lord to give me wisdom when I speak, when I think and I always try to be positive and say nice things and it gives me strength throughout every minute and every day.

— Reba McEntire