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Aretha Franklin

The singer behind “Respect” and “Do Right Woman” may be the Queen of Soul, but she rules pop, blues, and gospel too, with 15 Grammys to prove it. Here, she pauses to reflect on the Juilliard School, honesty, and her heroes.

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Question When were you happiest? Time & hindsight read 575 other answers →

Right here, right now.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, November 2003 source ↗

Question What is your greatest fear? Identity & self read 254 other answers →

My lips are sealed.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, November 2003 source ↗

Question What is your idea of perfect happiness? Identity & self read 157 other answers →

It’s never going to be absolutely perfect. There will always be something you would change if you could.

Recorded The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 1 November 2003 source ↗

Question If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Identity & self read 48 other answers →

My weight, but I’m working on it. I will return!

Recorded The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 1 November 2003 source ↗

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