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The music business is really, really small. The real music is becoming almost extinct, if you don’t stay true to who you are.

Mary J. Blige

The music business is really, really small. The real music is becoming almost extinct, if you don’t stay true to who you are.
MARY J. BLIGE

Becoming Real Stay True
Thank you so much for supporting me from the day I stepped foot into the music industry. It really means something to me to have Maya Angelou speak on my behalf. It also means a lot to have Oprah on my speed dial!
MARY J. BLIGE

Feet Mean Thank
It’s OK showing yourself some love.
MARY J. BLIGE

Love Show Some World
There’s so many things that life is, and no matter how many breakthroughs, trials will exist and we’re going to get through it. Just be strong.
MARY J. BLIGE

Breakthrough Matter Strong Trial
You can hate me. You can go out there and say anything you want about me, But you will love me later because I told you the truth.
MARY J. BLIGE

Anything Hate Say Want
I can tell you I didn’t feel good when I could not articulate properly. Getting my GED was important and I want other women to feel that.
MARY J. BLIGE

Feel Ged Good Important
For the first time in my life, I’m proud of myself
MARY J. BLIGE

Earth Like Look Time
Believe in yourself when nobody else does.
MARY J. BLIGE

Believe never Self
As a kid, I dreamed about being onstage.
MARY J. BLIGE

Dream Kid Onstage
It’s challenging to find an identity as a young person if you don’t have the sustenance of love, because you’re being shipped around.
MARY J. BLIGE

Challenge Identity Young
It’s not just songs and glamour. It’s sweat, blood, broken toes, and mistakes… It’s life.
MARY J. BLIGE

Blood Mistake Song
Growing up, I was the preferred hairstylist for all of my friends.
MARY J. BLIGE

Friend Growing Hairstylist
I remember a time when all my fans were crying and sad and going through hell. Now, we’re trying to uplift each other and accept ourselves for who we are, even if nobody else does.
MARY J. BLIGE

Fas Try Uplifting
I do consider myself part of black history.
MARY J. BLIGE

Black Black History
Once you climb to another level, you have to figure out how to sustain it.
MARY J. BLIGE

Climbs Figure Level
I’ve just been growing right along. It’s painful, but it’s a great pain, and I like suffering for great results. It’s like going to the gym. It hurts really bad at first, but after a couple of months and after that diet, you’re looking so hot.
MARY J. BLIGE

Couple Hurt Pain

The music business is really, really small. The real music is becoming almost extinct, if you don’t stay true to who you are.

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