Donna Summer Quotes
But I like to know that someone is stronger than I am. I want to be able to know that if I get tired, somebody is there to hold up the fort. I like knowing that I can't pick a refrigerator alone. God did not make me strong enough to do that.
Summer, Donna. Interview by Mikal Gilmore. Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 1978.
Sherman and Grant had a relationship that was very rare. They had complete confidence in each other, and total loyalty to each other despite the fact that Grant was occasionally a heavy drinker and Sherman suffered from serious depression that was not understood at the time. They both were extremely popular with their troops despite the fact that they fought hard and often took severe casualties. They both were extremely popular with the public. Grant served two terms as President and Sherman was constantly encouraged by most to go into politics. However, Sherman would not do it.
This type of statement is so atypical of modern political leaders that it is very surprising to modern readers. Harry S Truman made similar statements when FDR died and he was suddenly thrust upon the world’s stage, but usually modern politicians want to impress the voters with their strength whether they have it or not.
LaDonna Adrian Gaines, known professionally as Donna Summer, was an American singer, songwriter and actress. She gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s and became known as the "Queen of Disco", while her music gained a global following.
