Mary J. Blige Quotes - Page 4

In the inner city, there's a mentality that the government owes you something. My breakthrough came when I stopped feeling sorry for myself and took responsibility for every part of my life. No more pity parties. I've gotta love me more than anybody else loves me.

My main exercise is cardio. The treadmill is fine, but running outdoors gives me the best results. I try to log 6 to 8 miles a week. I could be in the worst mood, but when I do my cardio, I feel much, much better.

This music business can suck all the love out of you, all the compassion for people - you can start to think you're better than them. But I want to continue to let people know that I'm no better and no worse, I'm just like you.

I like what I see when I'm looking at me when I'm walking past the mirror.

Really, every woman is an example to me, because as women we go through so much pain. We have to live this perfect life when we are messed up inside. We all go through trials and tribulations.

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.

I like to do interior design, I love to quilt, I love to see different colors together, and I love to match things up.

Then my life crashed and burned down: trials, men, drama, no self-love, no identity. A little identity, but not a lot of love for myself, my life.

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.

I'm from the element of the streets that says that once you've made it, it's yours. But keep it to yourself.

As a kid, I was in love with Michael Jackson, and I just knew I was going to marry him someday.

I've been praying to God to show me how to forgive myself. Because... maybe... that's the thing I've been searching for.

We are all spirits. We get depressed. But music makes you want to live. I know my music has saved my life.

'My Life' is not an autobiography. It's just music.

Working in the studio is a more personal experience whereas on stage in front of a billion people, its more exciting performing live.

I'm searching for a real love.

Nowadays, with the state of the music business, for any artist, whether you're up-and-coming or you've been in it for awhile, you have to explore different revenues and different ways of expressing yourself.

I don't have any health problems, but to keep your health improves your quality of life.

I'm hoping that my entrepreneurial side will have me at a place where I don't have to do anything. That's what I'm striving for.

As a kid, I dreamed about being onstage.

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!

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.

I wouldn't adopt, but what I will do is give my time and go and try to be there for people.

I decided to start my own label because so many people with talent come to me wanting to know how they can get in the music business.

I never do any album to beat it. I do it to extend it.