Quotes for Feb. 12

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— Whitney Houston, in an infamous 2002 interview with Diane Sawyer on ABC. The late singer battled drug abuse for years.

“I am absolutely heartbroken at the news of Whitney’s passing. I always regretted not having had the opportunity to work with her. She was a true original and a talent beyond compare. I will miss her terribly.”

— Quicny Jones, music producer, shortly after it was announced that singer Whitney Houston died Saturday at age 48.


“The biggest devil is me. I’m either my best friend or my worst enemy.”

— Whitney Houston, in an infamous 2002 interview with Diane Sawyer on ABC. The late singer battled drug abuse for years.