Ella Fitzgerald Quotes

Harlem's Apollo is probably the most well-known music hall in the world.

Once, when we were playing at the Apollo Theater, Holiday was working a block away at the Harlem Opera House. Some of us went over between shows to catch her, and afterwards we went backstage. I did something then, and I still don't know if it was the right thing to do—I asked her for her autograph.

Billie Holiday I never met, but I love her music.

Michael Jackson asked me to sign a Playboy. I was more than happy to.

I've always liked Tina Turner.

I've never seen Madonna. I just grew up listening to her music - I want to see her.

I got to say 'Hi' to Dolly Parton, which my mom thought was kind of cool.

Meeting Stevie Wonder was a massive, lifetime achievement for me. He's one of the sweetest people. I sense a kindred spirit in him, and I hope he'd say the same. Actually, he did.

I met John Lennon and he was with his wife in Tokyo. I met him there.

I was lucky enough to meet the Material Girl twice.

I actually had the chance to meet Jay-Z once.

I got to jam with Prince, which is amazing.

The first real gig I went to was Randy Crawford in 1980. Seeing a big star like that was just fantastic.

Before you go, would you sign that case of balls for me?

Ronaldo, the Brazilian one - incredible player. I met him once. I was in Ibiza on holiday and quite by chance ran into him in a club. He's the only man I'd go up to and ask for a picture. And I did.

When I was 16, walking down Oxford Street, I saw Ian Brown. I said, 'Are you Ian Brown?' He said no and walked off, but I am sure it was him.

My biggest moments have been in Philly - I met Jay-Z and Beyonce in Philly, I did the Powerhouse in Philly.

Of all time, my craziest fan experience was signing a little baby's forehead, like a newborn baby. The parents came up to me, they wanted me to sign his forehead.

I'm from Harlem.

I wanted to be Michael Jackson as a kid.

I got to meet Keith Moon!

Bob Dylan is like an alien on this earth, and I love him! I cried when I saw him play live because I was so close to him.

Every other year, I spend Thanksgiving in England with Dave Clark from the Dave Clark Five and a bunch of other people.

I met Les Paul when I was about 5. I was taken to see him perform and the place was sold out, just packed and full of really great musicians.

I kissed Madonna a few times.