Madonna Ciccone
Madonna Ciccone
Madonna Louise Cicconeis an American singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and businesswoman. She achieved popularity by pushing the boundaries of lyrical content in mainstream popular music and imagery in her music videos, which became a fixture on MTV. Madonna is known for reinventing both her music and image, and for maintaining her autonomy within the recording industry. Music critics have acclaimed her musical productions, which have generated some controversy. Referred to as the "Queen of Pop", Madonna is often cited as...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMusician
Date of Birth16 August 1958
CountryUnited States of America
When I think about popular culture, I can't help but think that we're living in the age of loneliness. There's this illusion that we all have instant access to each other, but we actually have no real connection.
Only the one that hurts you can make you feel better. Only the one that inflicts pain can take it away
Fame is a by-product. It's not a goal. What matters is loving your work and loving what you do
When you're 25, it's a little bit easier to be daring, especially if you are a pop star, because eccentric behavior is expected from you.
I became an overachiever to get approval from the world...
I don't have a religion because I don't like that word religion.
Hanging a noose on my door reeks of cowardice and fear on many, many levels.
New York wasn't everything I thought it would be. It did not welcome me with open arms. The first year, I was held up at gunpoint. Raped on the roof of a building I was dragged up to with a knife in my back, and had my apartment broken into three times. I don't know why; I had nothing of value after they took my radio the first time.
One of the many things I learned from all of this: If you aren't willing to fight for what you believe in, then don't even enter the ring.
In our house we don't use words like "despise" and 'hate,' we say "strongly dislike."
When I get down on my knees, it is not to pray.
You have to be patient. I'm not!
Not only does society suffer from racism and sexism but it also suffers from ageism. Once you reach a certain age you're not allowed to be adventurous, you're not allowed to be sexual. I mean, is there a rule? Are you supposed to just die?
Being loved keeps you young.