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 CICCONEThe idea of service to humanity, putting yourself in situations where people have much less than you do, puts life in perspective.
More Madonna Ciccone Quotes
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I don’t care anymore if people dress like me, now I want them to think like me.
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I am very proud to be Italian.
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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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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.
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Prince Charles is very relaxed at the table, throwing his salad around willy-nilly. I didn’t find him stiff at all.
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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.
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Catholicism is not a soothing religion. It’s a painful religion. We’re all gluttons for punishment.
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Rita Haywood gave good face.
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One thing I’ve learned is that I’m not the owner of my talent; I’m the manager of it.
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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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There is a very modest side to me too. How far away from me is the image? It’s about 20 steps away.
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Having money is just the best thing in the world.
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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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Sleeping is the most difficult part of what I do, relaxing afterwards. Letting things go.
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If you don’t vote, you’re going to get a spanking.
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