Deborah Cox Quotes, born July 13, 1974, in Toronto, Canada, is a singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer whose soulful R&B and dance-pop hits like “Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here” and “Sentimental” have made her a prominent figure in music since the 1990s.
Rising from performing TV commercials at age 12 to becoming a backup vocalist for Celine Dion, Cox’s career took off with her self-titled debut album in 1995. Her powerful voice and heartfelt lyrics, often reflecting love, self-care, and resilience, have earned her a Juno Award and a dedicated fanbase.
These 15 quotes—sourced from her songs, interviews, and posts on X—capture her insights on music, personal growth, love, and connecting with audiences.
15 Deborah Cox Quotes
- “Look in the mirror and see who you are. Beautiful, you are.” (Song, “Beautiful U R,” The Promise, 2008)
- “So I place my heart under lock and key, to take some time to look after me. But when I turn around you’re standing there.” (Song, “Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here,” One Wish, 1998)
- “I think the inspiration came from the fans. Whenever I’m online or get a chance to communicate with them, they always say they’d love to have all the remixes on one CD.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I always thought that it was every performer’s dream to express song, dance, and acting in a live theatre setting, connecting with an audience on that level.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “We can’t be friends ‘cause I’m still in love with you.” (Song, “We Can’t Be Friends,” with R.L., One Wish, 1998)
- “I know that whenever I feel like I’m getting really sad about something, I change my vocabulary and just speak the opposite of what I feel. It works.” (Post on X, @Deborah_Cox, 2021-02-24)
- “Take your greatest fear and turn that into your greatest strength.” (Post on X, @Deborah_Cox, 2021-03-19)
- “I’m at a point where I’m going where the journey leads me. I don’t get hung up if I don’t achieve goals right away.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “My opinion is that music is music. As long as you approach a remix with truth, I don’t see dance remixes being any different than a hip-hop remix.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I never take on anything just for the money. I have to connect with it in a very personal way because the audience will sense if I’m not passionate.” (Interview, Inspirational Stories, n.d.)
- “People see that I have my own voice, my own opinion, my own likes. The album really reflects that.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I really think about the times I’ve been through with my husband and all the stuff we’ve been through together for inspiration.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I picked up the Joss Stone album, Josh Groban, and the new Norah Jones. I love, love, love Norah.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Heard someone say ‘you can’t be bitter and expect your life to be sweet’……” (Post on X, @Deborah_Cox, 2023-01-03)
- “My heart will never stop believing, I still believe in what love can do.” (Post on X, @Deborah_Cox, 2022-06-09)
Deborah Cox’s quotes radiate authenticity, resilience, and a deep connection to music and love, inspiring fans to embrace their truth. Which one speaks to you? Drop it in the comments and keep her R&B soul alive!
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