We’ve made so many advances in other areas – civil rights, gay rights – but ageism is still an area that’s taboo and not talked about and dealt with.
MADONNA CICCONEWe’ve made so many advances in other areas – civil rights, gay rights – but ageism is still an area that’s taboo and not talked about and dealt with.
MADONNA CICCONEDo 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.
MADONNA CICCONEI 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.
MADONNA CICCONEOne thing I’ve learned is that I’m not the owner of my talent; I’m the manager of it.
MADONNA CICCONEAnd then, going to high school, I saw how popular girls had to behave to get the boys. I knew I couldn’t fit into that. So I decided to do the opposite. I refused to wear makeup, to have a hairstyle. I refused to shave. I had hairy armpits.
MADONNA CICCONEPrince Charles is very relaxed at the table, throwing his salad around willy-nilly. I didn’t find him stiff at all.
MADONNA CICCONEBeing 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 CICCONEIf you’re sure of who you are it doesn’t really matter what people call you, does it?
MADONNA CICCONEAcknowledge World Aids Day! Do what you can to help save lives! #livingforlove
MADONNA CICCONEBelieving in yourself and being willing to do anything, to walk through the fire, to do what it is that you want to do. Getting out of that car accident covered with blood to play the gig . . . I mean, that’s me. That’s just me.
MADONNA CICCONETruth is never far behind.
MADONNA CICCONEHey you! Don’t be silly! Put a rubber on your willie!
MADONNA CICCONEWe all need to treat each other with human dignity and respect
MADONNA CICCONEI felt very awkward and out of place in school. Not popular, not attractive, not special in any way and I was longing for love and approval from someone.
MADONNA CICCONEStrong women leave big hickies
MADONNA CICCONEThere are moments when I can’t believe I’m as old as I am. But I feel better physically than I did 10 years ago. I don’t think, Oh God, I’m missing something.
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