I was inspired to create 'My Life' so I could finally share a personal part of my life beyond my music. Mary J. Blige createfinallyinspire Change image and share on social
When you know what pain is, and when you have to make a choice, you learn that it is a decision. People think it's a fairytale thing, love and happiness, but you have to work hard. And then - you feel it deeply. Mary J. Blige choicedecisiondeeply share on social
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. Mary J. Blige badcouplediet share on social
When you finally understand who you are, ages 6 through 60 will understand who you are. Because when they see a person that's come through all that I've come through, still standing, it's amazing. Mary J. Blige ageamazefinally Change image and share on social
So many people are like, 'I'm perfect.' I'm so imperfect; that's why I'm able to let everything out and let people see everything. 'Cause I'm just a mess like every other person that's a mess out there. Mary J. Blige imperfectmespeople share on social
I can have as many bad days as anyone. But I choose to say, 'I'm just fine.' Mary J. Blige badchooseday Change image and share on social
You can't get around pain and opposition, but you can try to be joyful in the trial, and thank yourself for the trial, and thank God for the strength to get through it. Mary J. Blige godjoyfulopposition Change image and share on social
As a child I always wanted to be a singer. The music my mother played in the house moved me - Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Mahalia Jackson. It was truly spiritual. It made you understand what God was. We are all spirits. We get depressed. But music makes you want to live. I know my music has saved my life. Mary J. Blige arethachakachild share on social
I used to think I was ugly. I thought I looked like a camel. A person who doesn't love themselves, they will see anything that pops up on their face. I've seen squirrels, I've seen a bird, and I've seen all kinds of animals on my face. But that is the result of self-hate. I've learned to say: 'You know what? I am a beautiful black woman'. Mary J. Blige animalbeautifulbird share on social
I do consider myself part of black history. Mary J. Blige blackhistorypart Change image and share on social