I missed out on my childhood. I had to work hard, but I was immediately given a place in playback. Lata Mangeshkar More Quotes by Lata Mangeshkar More Quotes From Lata Mangeshkar It was not really the external influences that made me a singer. Music was within me. I was full of it. Lata Mangeshkar external-influences singers influence I have decided that I won't take up assignments that don't interest me. Lata Mangeshkar assignments decided interest I have been singing for the last 50 years, you know, so I deserve a break. Besides, there are talented singers around who can do justice to their work. Lata Mangeshkar singing justice years Sourav's calm and assured presence sets him apart. His captaincy is of a high order but he bats sensibly and reads situations well. I hope Sourav too becomes a World Cup wining captain. Lata Mangeshkar bats order world I believe in one power, and that is the hand of God. I respect all religions. Lata Mangeshkar respect power god believe I have a fierce temper. I've mastered it over the years, but when I'm angry, no one can force me to do anything I don't want to. Lata Mangeshkar me angry fierce want From my experience and understanding, I believe money follows name and fame, while recognition calls for a huge amount of sacrifice. To get something, you have to lose something. That's the rule of life. Lata Mangeshkar you experience money life As a singer, you have to bring the soul to the song. Lata Mangeshkar singer you soul song I've always loved life, irrespective of all the ups and downs that have filled my journey. Lata Mangeshkar loved ups-and-downs journey life I appreciate the change associated with people's growth, but I don't like the changes in our lives. I came to Mumbai in 1945, so imagine my acceptance of the massive changes around. I have witnessed every kind of revolution. Lata Mangeshkar growth change acceptance people I feel God has sent me to Earth to sing. I started singing when I was five, but I don't think I've worked as hard as many other people. Lata Mangeshkar me singing god people One has to be fully committed to one's career. Otherwise, there's no point. Lata Mangeshkar otherwise point career no-point There are so many songs that I could not sing the way I wanted to. When such songs come on television or radio, I shut them off or leave the room. Lata Mangeshkar leave radio television way When I started out, there was so much work that I couldn't think of doing anything else. I would go for recordings by 8.30 A.M., that, too, in trains. I used to come home at night. I was travelling alone everywhere. Lata Mangeshkar alone work home night For me, awards are a token of respect that people are giving me. So no matter how many awards I am receiving, I always feel emotional. Lata Mangeshkar i-am me respect people People, who accused me of practising a monopoly were wrong. The media fuelled rumours about my 'monopoly.' The first question I was always asked during interviews was about my supposed monopoly. Lata Mangeshkar me always media people Nowadays, there are seven music directors in one film. I had never heard of such a thing before. If one of our old music directors was told to share a score with others, he would have left the assignment. Lata Mangeshkar old others never music I really liked Kishore Kumar. He had a virile man's voice, and he was truly versatile. Lata Mangeshkar really he man voice The privileged classes today are bothered about petrol and diesel prices while the poor can't afford two meals a day. I am a very small person, but I want us to think beyond personal and regional interests. Lata Mangeshkar i-am day think today I think playback singing has a lot to do with voice acting. I would suggest to all the youngsters to understand the character, situation, and the story behind the songs. That is when you can add soul to the rendition which, I think, is missing in today's music. Lata Mangeshkar you music today character
