The music business is really, really small. The real music is becoming almost extinct, if you don’t stay true to who you are.
MARY J. BLIGEGrowing up, I was the preferred hairstylist for all of my friends.
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Then my life crashed and burned down: trials, men, drama, no self-love, no identity. A little identity, but not a lot of love for myself, my life.
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I can tell you I didn’t feel good when I could not articulate properly. Getting my GED was important and I want other women to feel that.
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As a kid, I dreamed about being onstage.
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Growing up, I was the preferred hairstylist for all of my friends.
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You can hate me. You can go out there and say anything you want about me, But you will love me later because I told you the truth.
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Believe in yourself when nobody else does.
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It’s OK showing yourself some love.
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It’s challenging to find an identity as a young person if you don’t have the sustenance of love, because you’re being shipped around.
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For the first time in my life, I’m proud of myself
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I do consider myself part of black history.
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It’s not just songs and glamour. It’s sweat, blood, broken toes, and mistakes… It’s life.
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There’s so many things that life is, and no matter how many breakthroughs, trials will exist and we’re going to get through it. Just be strong.
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I wish I had known that education is the key. That knowledge is power. Now I pick up books and watch educational shows with my husband. I’m seeing how knowledge can elevate you.
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I remember a time when all my fans were crying and sad and going through hell. Now, we’re trying to uplift each other and accept ourselves for who we are, even if nobody else does.
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I’ve just been growing right along. It’s painful, but it’s a great pain, and I like suffering for great results. It’s like going to the gym. It hurts really bad at first, but after a couple of months and after that diet, you’re looking so hot.
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