Janet Jackson Quotes

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Janet Jackson

Profession : Musician

Birth : May 16, 1966

I am the baby in the family, and I always will be. I am actually very happy to have that position. But I still get teased. I don't mind that.

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I was never pushed into the religion by my mother or anyone else. I made up my own mind when I was old enough. I am not a religious person, but I am spiritual.

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Dreams can become a reality when we possess a vision that is characterized by the willingness to work hard, a desire for excellence, and a belief in our right and our responsiblity to be equal members of society.

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In complete darkness we are all the same, it is only our knowledge and wisdom that separates us, don't let your eyes deceive you.

Janet Jackson

In complete darkness, it is only knowledge and wisdom that separates us.

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People tend to put entertainers on pedestals. We're human beings, just like you. You may see us smiling, and whether we have money or not, we still have bills to pay, we still have our stresses. I think a lot of people want to focus on others' shortcomings to make themselves feel better. And it's a very sad thing.

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There is a moment when you get older when your metabolism slows down and you don't feel like working out any more, so you don't want to keep yourself fit any more, but that's your decision. Why should you be judged for it?

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To have someone to relate to and hopefully enjoy the music and get a positive message out of it, to make the best music that we possibly could, those were the goals.

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I kinda see everyone as competition. I'm a very competitive person. But I think that's good. Competition is great. And as long as it's friendly and not a malicious thing, then I think it's cool.

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I would hope my legacy would be bringing smiles to faces. Happiness with my music.

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Another side to me is this very sexual being. When I look back on my life, it's always been there. It's been there since I was 10 years old, having the imagination that I had.

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I had a pretty sexual imagination for a kid.

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You don't have to hold onto the pain to hold onto the memory.

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I believe in a higher power. I believe in inspiration.

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People can have rhinoceros skin, but there's a point when something's going to hurt you.

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It is my belief that we all have the need to feel special. It is this need that can bring out the best in us, yet the worst in us.

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When I'm feeling down on myself or not feeling good about who I am, or maybe something happened and I'm feeling depressed, I eat to fill that void. Afterwards I'll beat myself up about it. I regret doing it, but I'll turn around and do it again.

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A lot of people who start work at a very young age never grow up because they never got that opportunity to be a child, so they hold on to that and still do a lot of childish, silly things.

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No word is absolutely wrong or dirty or insulting. It all depends upon context and intention.

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I'm a true believer in prayer, a big believer in prayer.

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