She is an avid swimmer and likes to drive fast. She at one time studied commercial art, but left that field for performing arts. She dresses casually off stage but her performance gowns are designed by John Bestiny. Dee Dee has Pomeranian named “Cruz” for a constant companion.

“Dionne sings taut, like a doubled-up fist. I’m more relaxed in my singing, even though it is strong. I don’t think I want to tighten up like that, to reach the pitch she has to reach mentally. If I start to do that, it may influence me – I might start sounding like her. I have my own sound. I just want people to know it when they hear it.”

– Dee Dee Warwick