Poor is the man whose pleasures depend on the permission of another.
MADONNA CICCONEIf you’re sure of who you are it doesn’t really matter what people call you, does it?
More Madonna Ciccone Quotes
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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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I grew up in a high school where it was very conservative, and I felt like people disapproved of me, and I felt like an outsider.
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I wanted to be a nun. I saw nuns as superstars. When I was growing up I went to a Catholic school, and the nuns, to me, were these superhuman, beautiful, fantastic people.
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As much as I think I’ve inspired people in the world, I’d like to be more involved bringing about world peace.
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I was a buffoon and an idiot until the age of forty
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The one thing I don’t understand is when people make comments who are clearly not fans of mine. I think, why are you here? Why are you wasting your time? It’s fascinating.
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I love the art form, but working in film can be a disheartening experience.
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Truth is never far behind.
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A lot of places I go are dangerous, like Tel Aviv or Rio, but that never stops me from going there and putting on a show. I have good security. I don’t worry about that.
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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.
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Strong women leave big hickies
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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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The definition of S & M is letting someone hurt you that you know would never hurt you.
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Rita Haywood gave good face.
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My priority is my family, absolutely, 100 percent.
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Do everything you’re told. Be a good cheerleader. And never, never say, ‘It’s not so bad.’ Say ‘You are almost there!’ And say it a lot.
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I feel just as hungry today as I did the day I left home.
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Hollywood, how can it hurt you when it looks so good?
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Hey you! Don’t be silly! Put a rubber on your willie!
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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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Acknowledge World Aids Day! Do what you can to help save lives! #livingforlove
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Having money is just the best thing in the world.
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My new Boyfriend! Mr. Marmoset Hard and Silent! #peopledontknowthings
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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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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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To be brave is to love someone unconditionally, without expecting anything in return. To just give. That takes courage, because we don’t want to fall on our faces or leave ourselves open to hurt.
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