Madonna (b.1958,) born Madonna Louise Ciccone, is an American pop singer and actress.
A shrewd self-publicist, Madonna earned international stardom as a sex symbol in the ’80s and ’90s. She provoked accusations of blasphemy and indecency through controversial videos and stage performances.
After showing acting potential in the début movie Desperately Seeking Susan (1985,) Madonna’s film career has not flourished. She received critical acclaim for her music albums Ray of Light (1998) and Confessions on a Dance Floor (2005.)
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Everyone probably thinks that I’m a raving nymphomaniac, that I have an insatiable sexual appetite, when the truth is I’d rather read a book.
—Madonna
Topics: Sex
Listen, everyone is entitled to my opinion.
—Madonna
Topics: Opinions, Opinion
No matter who you are, no matter what you did, no matter where you’ve come from, you can always change, become a better version of yourself.
—Madonna
Poor is the man whose pleasures depend on the permission of another.
—Madonna
Topics: Poverty, The Poor
I stand for freedom of expression, doing what you believe in, and going after your dreams.
—Madonna
Topics: Dreams, Freedom
I’m anal retentive. I’m a workaholic. I have insomnia. And I’m a control freak. That’s why I’m not married. Who could stand me?
—Madonna
Topics: Women
I won’t be happy till I’m as famous as God.
—Madonna
Topics: Fame
It’s better to live one year as a tiger, than 100 as sheep
—Madonna
I wouldn’t have turned out the way I was if I didn’t have all those old-fashioned values to rebel against.
—Madonna
Topics: Revolution
I always thought I should be treated like a star.
—Madonna
Topics: Confidence, Assurance, Luxury
I have the same goal I’ve had ever since I was a little girl. I want to rule the world.
—Madonna
Topics: Girls
I’m tough, ambitious, and I know exactly what I want. If that makes me a bitch, okay.
—Madonna
Topics: Act
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