When 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.
MADONNA CICCONEI 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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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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Effeminate men intrigue me more than anything in the world. I see them as my alter egos. I feel very drawn to them. I think like a guy, but I’m feminine. So I relate to feminine men.
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Marriage? I don’t know what I really think about marriage. I’m a bit confused on that issue.
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Sleeping is the most difficult part of what I do, relaxing afterwards. Letting things go.
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My priority is my family, absolutely, 100 percent.
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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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Having money is just the best thing in the world.
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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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I was a buffoon and an idiot until the age of forty
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I love the art form, but working in film can be a disheartening experience.
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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.
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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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Acknowledge World Aids Day! Do what you can to help save lives! #livingforlove
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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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Don’t just stand there, let’s get to it, Strike a pose, there’s nothing to it…
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