On the one hand, the idea of marriage and the sort of traditional family life repulses me. But on the other hand, I long for it, you know what I mean? I'm constantly in conflict with things. And it is because of my past and my upbringing and the journey that I've been on. Madonna Ciccone conflictconstantlyfamily share on social
I hope that I inspire women to believe in themselves, no matter where they come from; no matter what education they have; what particular background they originate from. Madonna Ciccone backgroundeducationhope Change image and share on social
I wouldn't live in Chicago cause it's too conservative, aside for the fact that Oprah Winfrey lives there. Madonna Ciccone chicagoconservativefact Change image and share on social
My father was very strong. I don't agree with a lot of the ways he brought me up. I don't agree with a lot of his values, but he did have a lot of integrity, and if he told us not to do something, he didn't do it either. Madonna Ciccone agreebringfather share on social
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. Madonna Ciccone behaviorbitedare Change image and share on social
I grew up in a high school where it was very conservative, and I felt like people disapproved of me, and I felt like an outsider. Madonna Ciccone conservativedisapprovefelt Change image and share on social
I believe sometimes we aren't always in charge of everything that we do creatively. We submit to things as we're going on our own journey. Madonna Ciccone chargecreativelyjourney Change image and share on social
Because I was a dancer, I started going to auditions for musical theater, which forced me to sing. Madonna Ciccone auditiondancerforce Change image and share on social
I think a lot of people have a problem with the fact that I've adopted an African child, a child who has a different color skin than I do. Madonna Ciccone adoptafricanchild Change image and share on social
There's always elements of danger in New York, but people are always out on the street. I don't feel scared there at all. Madonna Ciccone dangerelementfeel Change image and share on social
