Being poor in Africa is something people in America can’t relate to. Part of the challenge is bringing that reality to people and moving them. You have to arouse compassion.
MADONNA CICCONEPart of the reason I sort of shot out like a cannon out of Michigan and left home at such an early age is because I had to feel independent.
More Madonna Ciccone Quotes
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When I think about popular culture, I can’t help but think that we’re living in the age of loneliness. There’s this illusion that we all have instant access to each other, but we actually have no real connection.
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There’s no borderline for the things that I can say, do, and create.
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Are you ready boots? Start Walking…..never look back. # artforfreedom # revolutionoflove
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All you need is your own imagination. So use it that’s what it’s for.
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I like to be provocative. I like to make people think. I like to touch people’s hearts. And if I can do all three of those things in one fell swoop, then I feel like I’ve really accomplished something.
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Catholicism is not a soothing religion. It’s a painful religion. We’re all gluttons for punishment.
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I laugh at myself. I don’t take myself completely seriously. I think that’s another quality that people have to hold on to… you have to laugh, especially at yourself.
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My new Boyfriend! Mr. Marmoset Hard and Silent! #peopledontknowthings
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There is a very modest side to me too. How far away from me is the image? It’s about 20 steps away.
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Younger people are generally more adventurous – they’re more open, more fun – have you met many guys my age? Guys my age are married or divorced or grumpy, fat and balding.
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The idea of service to humanity, putting yourself in situations where people have much less than you do, puts life in perspective.
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On any given night, catch me on the floor, working up a sweat, that’s what music’s for.
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I think I had a lot of bad hair moments. In the early 80’s just sometimes I wore purple lipstick or green lipstick.
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I was a buffoon and an idiot until the age of forty
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Acknowledge World Aids Day! Do what you can to help save lives! #livingforlove
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