Madonna Ciccone

Poor is the man whose pleasures depend on the permission of another.

I have the same goal I've had ever since I was a girl: I want to rule the world.

Things were a lot simpler in Detroit. I didn't care about anything but boyfriends.

I'm a huge Dallas Mavs fan. What I love about Dirk Nowitzki is he has just as much talent as everyone else, if not more, and he never toots his own horn. He's this silent warrior.

I think a lot of songwriters would agree that it's often easier to find inspiration in misery.

My personal philosophy would be don't whine, don't let opportunities pass you by, be willing to work hard, and remember that you don't know as much as you think you do, ever.