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Diva Quotes

Questioning what 'diva' really means.

These diva quotes push back on the label itself, asking whether the same behavior would be judged differently in a man. For more on self-image, see our Admit quotes.

Would they call me a diva if I were a guy?

Quotes by Zaha Hadid

I openly admit it: I am a diva with my food.

Quotes by Tulisa

I'm not a diva. I'm a tadpole trying to be a frog.

Quotes by Toni Braxton

A diva without a venue is a maniac.

Quotes by Toni Basil

Abhorrent Quotes

By the time I was five, I was a little diva.

Quotes by Stevie Nicks

I'm too busy putting my energies into my performance to be a diva.

Quotes by Shirley Bassey

As a drag diva auditioning in Hollywood, I've run the gamut.

Quotes by Shangela

I was crazy. And I was too much of a diva. I'm glad I'm not like that anymore.

Quotes by Ronnie Radke

To me, diva means an extraordinary, outrageously theatrical, brilliant performer.

Quotes by Roger Taylor

Actress Quotes

Sometimes, when you've got a couple of females on the cast, you'll have a diva, or you'll have arguments. I've been on shows where girls haven't quite got on.

Quotes by Ricky Whittle

I do say I'm a specialist in divas. Name a diva - I've worked with 'em.

Quotes by Philip Treacy

I must point out - Sarah Jessica Parker is not a diva - she's one of these pop culture characters that everybody likes.

Quotes by Philip Treacy

The word diva to me means doing something supernatural with something natural.

Quotes by Patti LuPone

I have never felt like a diva!

Quotes by Montserrat Caballe

Admit Quotes

It was my dream to become a WWE Diva.

Quotes by Maryse Mizanin

I'm determined to be a diva.

Quotes by Lexa Doig

I've got four dogs, and I just don't do dog doo. I'm a diva when it comes to that.

Quotes by Kobe Bryant

Sometimes I think it's better to be a diva.

Quotes by Julia Barr

An extraordinary diva would never sit by herself.

Quotes by John Lone

Extraordinary Quotes

I'm easy to get along with - I'm not a diva.

Quotes by Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Frequently Asked Questions

What perspective do these Diva quotes take?
Several push back against the label itself, questioning whether it's applied fairly and offering more modest self-descriptions instead.
Is the diva label seen as fair in this topic?
Not really — one quote questions whether the same behavior would earn the label if the person were a man, suggesting a double standard.
Do any quotes embrace being a diva?
One does, openly admitting to diva-like behavior specifically around food preferences.
Is there a quote about needing a stage or platform?
Yes, one argues that a diva without somewhere to perform is really just difficult without purpose.
How does this relate to Actress quotes?
Diva quotes focus on personality and reputation, while Actress quotes cover the profession more broadly.

Others use the word playfully, admitting to diva habits around food or comparing ambition to a tadpole becoming a frog. Browse our Actress and Extraordinary quotes for more.