There is always a bit of pressure to do a good album – to do good work, period. I really put a lot of pressure on myself, more so than other people. But I try not to let that overwhelm me to the point where I can’t even do good work. I just put it aside and do the best that I know that I can.
AALIYAHThat’s why I work every day. Ev-er-y day. I want to knock people out.
More Aaliyah Quotes
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When a fan comes up to you and says I love your music, there’s nothing better than that.
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It was always part of the plan to move into acting.
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All I can do is leave it in God’s hands and hope that my fans feel where I’m coming from.
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It’s hard to say what I want my legacy to be when I’m long gone.
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You have to enjoy your job; you should wake up every day and love what you do… I honestly do… From the bottom of my heart to the depths of my soul. I’m truly happy.
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I go through the same problems all young people go through. Being in this business, I accept that there are positives and negatives but having a strong family base and a belief in God enables me to weather the storms.
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My parents just tell me, ‘If you know what you want, you should stay determined and go for it. You can do anything.’
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There are times in my life when I just want to be by myself.
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It’s been so long and I’m lost without you, what am I gonna do? I been needin’ you, wantin’ you, wonderin’ if you’re the same and who’s been with you. Is your heart still mine? I wanna cry sometimes … I miss you.
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Romeo Must Die came at the right time. It was the right vehicle for me.
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I’ve been singing all my life. I’ve always wanted this. I sang in church, in school plays, and my parents gave me vocal lessons. My parents always said this was destined for me.
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Because I came out as a singer, I took the time to get an acting coach.
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That’s why I work every day. Ev-er-y day. I want to knock people out.
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I’m a survivor and I can handle anything. I’m very confident about that.
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I think it’s important to take a break, you know, from the public eye for a while, and give people a chance to miss you. I want longevity. I don’t want to get out there and run myself ragged and spread myself thin.
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I began to work the stage and get the audience into it. I also learned how to have fun out there. It is something I will never forget.
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I have the time needed to support the album and tour.
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I don’t want to abandon one work for the other, and I don’t think I need to sacrifice anything to put my all into either one of them.
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If at first you don’t succeed. You can dust it off and try again. Dust yourself off and try again.
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There is a bit of acting involved when you get in front of a camera for a video. Even when you perform onstage, you’re putting on a show.
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Keep working hard and you can get anything that you want. If God gave you the talent, you should go for it. But don’t think it’s going to be easy. It’s hard!
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Sensual is being in tune with your sensual self.
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It’s Friday and I’m ready to swing. Pick up my girls and hit the party scene.
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I want people to remember me as a full on entertainer and a good person.
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You have to love what you do to want to do it everyday.
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I see myself as sexy. If you are comfortable with it, it can be very classy and appealing.
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