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January 23, 2009

"They want the same hat, but they understand it's for the 'Queen' only."

- LUKE SONG,who created Aretha Franklin's Inauguration hat in his Detroit store. He has received hundreds of requests for the custom-made hat since the event. Song is honoring requests for something similar
February 15, 2008

"It's a sad day when egos get bruised because somebody used the word king, queen, prince or princess."

- MATHEW KNOWLESfather and manger of singer Beyonce, on Aretha Franklin's complaint that his daughter introduced Tina Turner as "the queen" at this year's Grammy Awards

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