Strong women leave big hickies
MADONNA CICCONEWhen I came to New York it was the first time I’d ever taken a plane, the first time I’d ever gotten a taxi-cab, the first time for everything. And I came here with 35 dollars in my pocket. It was the bravest thing I’d ever done.
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I wanted to be a nun. I saw nuns as superstars. When I was growing up I went to a Catholic school, and the nuns, to me, were these superhuman, beautiful, fantastic people.
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And I feel faster than the speeding light.
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As much as I think I’ve inspired people in the world, I’d like to be more involved bringing about world peace.
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Sleeping is the most difficult part of what I do, relaxing afterwards. Letting things go.
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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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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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I think I had a lot of bad hair moments. In the early 80’s just sometimes I wore purple lipstick or green lipstick.
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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.
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I love the art form, but working in film can be a disheartening experience.
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I 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.
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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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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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The idea of service to humanity, putting yourself in situations where people have much less than you do, puts life in perspective.
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Hollywood, how can it hurt you when it looks so good?
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I am very proud to be Italian.
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