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Catholicism is not a soothing religion. It’s a painful religion. We’re all gluttons for punishment.

Madonna Ciccone

Part 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.
MADONNA CICCONE

Age Home Independent
Hey you! Don’t be silly! Put a rubber on your willie!
MADONNA CICCONE

Hey Rubber Silly
And 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 CICCONE

Boy Girl School
Strong women leave big hickies
MADONNA CICCONE

Leave Strong Women
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.
MADONNA CICCONE

Birth Cheer Cheerleader Good
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 CICCONE

Gay Made Right
If I was a girl again, I would like to be like my fans, I would like to be like Madonna.
MADONNA CICCONE

Fan Girl Girly
Sleeping is the most difficult part of what I do, relaxing afterwards. Letting things go.
MADONNA CICCONE

Difficult Letting Sleep Things
Beauty’s where you find it; not just where you bump and grind it.
MADONNA CICCONE

Beauty Bumps Grind
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.
MADONNA CICCONE

Fun General Guy People
I am very proud to be Italian.
MADONNA CICCONE

Country People Proud
There 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.
MADONNA CICCONE

Believe Better Feel Thinking
My new Boyfriend! Mr. Marmoset Hard and Silent! #peopledontknowthings
MADONNA CICCONE

Boyfriend New Silent
Having money is just the best thing in the world.
MADONNA CICCONE

Money Wealth World
I 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 CICCONE

Awkward School Self Esteem
Prince Charles is very relaxed at the table, throwing his salad around willy-nilly. I didn’t find him stiff at all.
MADONNA CICCONE

Salad Tables Throwing

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