Top 100 Mcentire's Quotes
#1. Memories and emotions are all tied up. The morestrongly you feel about a situation influences how youremember it.
Myra McEntire
#2. 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.
Reba McEntire
#3. Life's supposed to be about making the path a little gentler for those traveling behind you.
Reba McEntire
#4. 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
#5. And the two planes that were taking the band and crew that we had taken out to San Diego were flying out after the show. And so I was never supposed to be on that plane.
Reba McEntire
#6. I'd always leaned toward the shy side but was never unsocial until I started seeing visions of people from the past. It's a really strange existence, not knowing if the person you're talking to is physically there or not. Not knowing if you're one hallucination away from a psychotic break.
Myra McEntire
#7. He was good in business, but there was business left to do. He never said he loved me, guess he thought I knew.
Reba McEntire
#8. I love you - broken in pieces, whole, however. No matter what the future brings, no matter what was in the past.
Myra McEntire
#9. 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.
Reba McEntire
#10. It's very important to surround yourself with people you can learn from.
Reba McEntire
#11. Aren't I supposed to be brave, fearless? Isn't that what the world expects?"
"Screw what the world expects. Think about all the things you've faced. You cracked, but you didn't break. You're still standing. I'd call that fearless. You've already conquered so much.
Myra McEntire
#12. He's going to think I tried too had."
"He's going to be too busy looking at you to think of anything.
Myra McEntire
#13. Funny, gorgeous, and a genius. What a package. He backed out of the parking space, smiling as he drove away.
I loved that he left crazy off the list.
I loved it even more that he would never think to add it.
Myra McEntire
#14. Screw what the world expects. Think about all the things you've faced. You cracked, but you didn't break. You're still standing. I'd call that fearless.
Myra McEntire
#15. If I've learned something from all this crap ... it's that living anywhere other than in the moment is a mistake ... The future is subjective.
Myra McEntire
#16. I've not forgiven you." I could feel my legs shaking, hear the tears in my voice. "I don't know how long it's going to take me to forgive you, or if I ever will, but I'm so happy that you're here right now.
Myra McEntire
#17. I'm honor-bound not to struggle with this since you just retrieved it all by yourself. Please do me the courtesy of pretending this is hard for you as well.
C.J. Redwine
#18. I'd never touched alcohol - doesn't mix too well with crazy pills - but I knew at that moment what it must feel like to be drunk. Everything in my world shifted, and I knew I would trade every breath I'd ever taken for more of him. In a heartbeat.
Myra McEntire
#19. But I think a song that is really emotionally packed, with a great melody that just will soar, that's the keeper.
Reba McEntire
#20. Oh, there's all these rumors that I'm a lesbian. I have a boyfriend now, Brandon Blackstock; my manager Narvel's son, Reba McEntire's stepson.
Kelly Clarkson
#21. Being a strong woman is very important to me. But doing it all on my own is not.
Reba McEntire
#22. I reach up and pat them both on the head. Poor things. If you had a boy that looked like Logan, you'd be kissing him every chance you had, too.
C.J. Redwine
#24. She might as well get to know the real you." Michael shrugged.
"I don't appreciate what that implies," Kaleb said through gritted teeth.
Myra McEntire
#25. 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.
Reba McEntire
#26. Working on 'Malibu Country' with Reba McEntire is truly a gift. She is one of the nicest people that I have ever had a the pleasure to be around. She is so professional and always on time and has it together. It really is a joy to be around her.
Sara Rue
#27. And I was mischievous. I was always into something. So when I got good attention from the singing, I knew that was probably where I needed to land.
Reba McEntire
#28. Maybe Michael left a candle burning. Maybe be forgot to turn off his iron, or the oven. Maybe he left his dishwasher running and it was flooding the place, or a thirsty plant desperately needed water.
Maybe I was way out of line.
Myra McEntire
#29. Time travel? Saving the world? Had I fallen into a straight-to-DVD release?
Myra McEntire
#30. Her words sounded accusatory, and after the way she'd grabbed the binder, I couldn't help going on the defensive. I'd apologize, but I'm not happy about it either.
Myra McEntire
#31. Anything worth doing, is worth doing all the way. Just know you'll have to live with all the choices that you make.
Reba McEntire
#32. After I pulled in, I decided in my typical fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants fashion that if anyone asked, I was going to be "lost." I hoped no one would have the opportunity to look in the car. Lost and a fancy GPS system didn't go together.
Myra McEntire
#33. For no. 1, it's great writing, super writing. The second thing is that it's great chemistry with all the actors. We just all got along from the very start. Very get-go, we all got along. We just - it was just like we were all meant to be there together.
Reba McEntire
#34. I exercise at least five times a week with stretching, Pilates, push-ups, planks, sit- ups, squats and light weights.
Reba McEntire
#35. 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.
Reba McEntire
#36. So, I think it has to do with the product and what you take to the public. If they like it, they're going to come see you, and if they don't, and if you're kind of getting out of the trendy line of things, then they won't come see you.
Reba McEntire
#37. Easter is very important to me, it's a second chance.
Reba McEntire
#38. You know, I get a lot of people pitching songs to me.
Reba McEntire
#39. If you let a single life event define you then all you need to change things--if you want them to change--is another.
Myra McEntire
#40. [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
#41. Watch what you say and do because little eyes are watching you.
Reba McEntire
#42. 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.
Reba McEntire
#43. At this time when I turn 50, because so there's many of my friends and family who didn't get to see 50-years-old, and so, I'm celebrating for them too.
Reba McEntire
#44. How was I to know that I'd be ok? I thought I'd lose it all when you walked away. How was I to know that I'd be this strong? I had what it takes all along. How was I to know?
Reba McEntire
#45. He took my face into his hands, using them to control the intensity and depth of our kiss, which quickly moved from sweet to reckless. It was the most lovely of assaults.
Myra McEntire
#46. I am super awkward at social situations in general, and there's some major stuff going down, so I'm not going to hold to any sort of societal standard, and I'm just going to pretend like we've known each other long enough to say what's on our mind, and I hope that's okay.
Myra McEntire
#47. 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
#48. To me, there's two types of songs, good and bad. And I just like to stick with the good ones.
Reba McEntire
#49. No matter what you achieve in life, you're always wondering, 'Is there something I should be doing? Is there something I'm missing?
Reba McEntire
#51. I think my song that reminds me of Mama is "I'm A Survivor" because she is one.
Reba McEntire
#52. I've never really done this. Now I know what scared is.
Reba McEntire
#53. 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.
Reba McEntire
#54. Lots of unbelievable things happened. Every day. Things like gravity.
Myra McEntire
#55. 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.
Reba McEntire
#56. 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
#57. Your size makes you seem delicate, like a spiderweb. But the wise fly knows that delicate can also be strong.
Myra McEntire
#58. I smiled back as he walked away, but all the lovely butterflies in my stomach landed one by one in a cold, dead heap.
Myra McEntire
#59. Patsy Cline? Larger than life! She taught me emotion: raw, sincere, unashamed.
Reba McEntire
#60. This girl was so authentic she probably had a trademark stamped on her ass.
Myra McEntire
#61. Offering to help me implies I'm in distress. I'm not currently.
Myra McEntire
#62. I just try not to judge. Don't judge me, and I won't judge you.
Reba McEntire
#63. When I learned to forgive, it was like a million pounds were lifted from me.
Reba McEntire
#64. I wanted to be alone with him. Really alone. "Maybe we should take this back to my place." He lifted his head to look at me, a strange expression on his face. I let out a nervous giggle. "That sounded better in my head."
"It sounded pretty damn good out of it.
Myra McEntire
#65. If dreams give you power, then I'm strong enough to walk through my heart till you love me.
Reba McEntire
#66. We all love and we all lose and we go on loving just the same.
Myra McEntire
#67. My family, you know, are all still, you know, very close. We're all still very close. Mom and Daddy are still alive. So, what more can you ask for? Your kids are healthy.
Reba McEntire
#68. We reached to pick up the vase at the same time, and our fingertips touched. A current of energy pulsed through his hand to mine. My skin felt too small, stretched too tight, as if searching out more exposure to his. I heard several pings, and the table went dark.
Myra McEntire
#69. No matter what your reality looks like, you're the girl I'm in love with today, and the same girl I'll be in love with tomorrow and all the days after that. Not just because of who you are, but because of who you were.
It's all part of your story, Em. And I want to be a part of your story, too.
Myra McEntire
#70. I'd rather have a smaller following of really cool people who get it, who will grow with us as we grow and are fans for life, than people that have us in their five-disc changer with Reba McEntire and Toby Keith. We don't want those kinds of fans. They limit what you can do.
Martie Maguire
#71. 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.
Reba McEntire
#73. I'm never going to see him again. There were so many things I didn't say, and after my parents ... I swore I'd never leave anything unsaid. But I did. Now he's gone.
Myra McEntire
#74. Besides, I'm a gypsy at heart and I like to travel around.
Reba McEntire
#75. Forget sleeping in it. I'd also shoved a bookcase in front of the door and forbidden anyone else to go in. Thomas didn't say a word.
But he did start perusing local real estate listings.
Myra McEntire
#76. Didn't I just ask you to stop asking questions?"
"You asked me to stop for one second. You should have been more specific if you wanted longer." Having a big brother taught me quite a bit about arguing with the intent to wear down my opponent.
Myra McEntire
#77. It's amazing what flipping a grown man over her shoulder does for a girl.
Myra McEntire
#78. You've got to stay current and up with the competition. The main thing, though, is finding the greatest songs you can possibly find.
Reba McEntire
#79. There's a lot of power in putting it out in the universe. It's telling your subconscious mind, 'This is what's gonna happen.'
Reba McEntire
#80. 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
#81. I'm a bad ass. A bad ass who bakes when he's depressed.
Myra McEntire
#82. 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.
Reba McEntire
#83. Crazy like he's a serial killer, or crazy like he attends Star Trek conventions in full costume?"
"That's only crazy if you dress like a Klingon," I pointed out.
Myra McEntire
#84. 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.
Reba McEntire
#85. Mama was a stickler on keeping your word. That's helped me to make the right decisions in so many situations. Because of that, I also think really hard before I make a decision because I know I'm going to have to see it through.
Reba McEntire
#86. It's different this time."
"It was different last time."
Thomas tried again. "This guy-"
"Has a third eye you can visibly see?
Myra McEntire
#87. Nothing is going on."
"Hey, you're the one who tried to knock a security camera off the side of a building. That's a lot of pent-up frustration.
Myra McEntire
#88. But I like to listen to demos. I like to hear the finished product. It's like listening to a song - I mean, a story. If you're going to sit here and tell me a story, I just like to listen. I don't want to make them up.
Reba McEntire
#89. I've got CDs in my car, listening all the time for that next song, because everybody's looking.
Reba McEntire
#90. There's not a boy alive like the one in my dreams.
Myra McEntire
#91. 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
#92. I don't think there's ever been a point in my career where I've said, 'I've made it.' What does that mean, 'I've made it?' Made it to what? If you say, 'I've made it.' then are you finished? I don't want to be finished. I don't want to quit.
Reba McEntire
#93. No one's smart when it comes to family. Blood is thicker than smart.
K.D. McEntire
#94. So, I took lessons, and I love to shoot now. It's a lot of fun.
Reba McEntire
#95. It's not my goal to freak you out."
"Too bad," I answered. "Because that one was so solid it didn't even touch the net." Swish.
Myra McEntire
#96. Also, any older song, especially any World War II songs remind me of Mama. She goes around the house either whistling or singing all the time. It drives my sister Alice crazy when we're playing games and Mama does that while it's Alice's turn!
Reba McEntire
#97. I'm a serious aficionada of country music - Reba McEntire, Toby Keith, Montgomery Gentry. I've even written some songs. They haven't done anything of mine yet. But it's only a matter of time.
Maya Angelou
#98. Fame is a mind - a way of thinking about things. It's all in your mind.
Reba McEntire
#99. A good song has to have a great melody, and the lyrics have to touch my heart. Now, if it's just a little toe-tapper, got to make me feel good somehow or another, or when I sing it I can't make you feel good.
Reba McEntire
#100. 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.
Reba McEntire
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