It’s hard to say what I want my legacy to be when I’m long gone.
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There are times in my life when I just want to be by myself.
AaliyahAaliyah Because I came out as a singer, I took the time to get an acting coach.
AaliyahAaliyah 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.
AaliyahAaliyah There are certain things I want to keep to me. I don’t discuss my private life.
AaliyahAaliyah I’m a survivor and I can handle anything. I’m very confident about that.
AaliyahAaliyah That’s why I work every day. Ev-er-y day. I want to knock people out.
AaliyahAaliyah I wanna be the best at what I do. I wanna sing, I wanna dance, I wanna act. That’s about it.
AaliyahAaliyah It’s really a sad story, and I liked that. The songs on this album talk about relationships in every aspect.
AaliyahAaliyah I stay true to myself and my style, and I am always pushing myself to be aware of that and be original.
AaliyahAaliyah In film, you are a totally different person than in the video.
AaliyahAaliyah I have the time needed to support the album and tour.
AaliyahAaliyah If at first you don’t succeed. You can dust it off and try again. Dust yourself off and try again.
AaliyahAaliyah I see myself as sexy. If you are comfortable with it, it can be very classy and appealing.
AaliyahAaliyah 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!
AaliyahAaliyah 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.
AaliyahAaliyah 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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