It’s hard to say what I want my legacy to be when I’m long gone.
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There is always a bit of pressure to do a good album – to do good work, period. I really put a lot of pressure on myself, more so than other people. But I try not to let that overwhelm me to the point where I can’t even do good work. I just put it aside and do the best that I know that I can.
AaliyahAaliyah When a fan comes up to you and says I love your music, there’s nothing better than that.
AaliyahAaliyah It’s Friday and I’m ready to swing. Pick up my girls and hit the party scene.
AaliyahAaliyah I go through the same problems all young people go through. Being in this business, I accept that there are positives and negatives but having a strong family base and a belief in God enables me to weather the storms.
AaliyahAaliyah I want people to remember me as a full on entertainer and a good person.
AaliyahAaliyah My parents just tell me, ‘If you know what you want, you should stay determined and go for it. You can do anything.’
AaliyahAaliyah You have to enjoy your job; you should wake up every day and love what you do… I honestly do… From the bottom of my heart to the depths of my soul. I’m truly happy.
AaliyahAaliyah There are times in my life when I just want to be by myself.
AaliyahAaliyah Because I came out as a singer, I took the time to get an acting coach.
AaliyahAaliyah There is a bit of acting involved when you get in front of a camera for a video. Even when you perform onstage, you’re putting on a show.
AaliyahAaliyah There are certain things I want to keep to me. I don’t discuss my private life.
AaliyahAaliyah I’m a survivor and I can handle anything. I’m very confident about that.
AaliyahAaliyah That’s why I work every day. Ev-er-y day. I want to knock people out.
AaliyahAaliyah I wanna be the best at what I do. I wanna sing, I wanna dance, I wanna act. That’s about it.
AaliyahAaliyah It’s really a sad story, and I liked that. The songs on this album talk about relationships in every aspect.
AaliyahAaliyah I stay true to myself and my style, and I am always pushing myself to be aware of that and be original.
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