When I was 9 years old, I really wanted to be in the show business. I really wanted to be an artist. I would grab a wooden spoon and I would start singing, even if it was for my uncles and my aunts. And I would just sing any lah-lah song. Ricky Martin artistauntbusiness share on social
I am convinced that music, like philanthropy, bridges hope. Ricky Martin bridgeconvincehope Change image and share on social
If I had spent a quarter of the time that I spent manipulating my sexuality in front of a piano instead, I would be the most gifted piano player of my lifetime. Ricky Martin frontgiftlifetime Change image and share on social
I have been a victim of stereotypes. I come from Latin America and to some countries, we are considered 'losers,' drug traffickers, and that is not fair because that is generalizing. Ricky Martin americaconsidercountry Change image and share on social
Heroes represent the best of ourselves, respecting that we are human beings. A hero can be anyone from Gandhi to your classroom teacher, anyone who can show courage when faced with a problem. A hero is someone who is willing to help others in his or her best capacity. Ricky Martin beingcapacityclassroom share on social
Buddha's teaching are very simple, you don't have to break your head to understand the message. The part that I like the most from Buddha's teachings and from His Holiness, The Dalai Lama, is that the most powerful weapon is to not attack, to be able to have self-control. Ricky Martin attackbreakbuddha share on social
I just want my children to be happy. I want my children to be healthy. Ricky Martin childhappyhealthy Change image and share on social
I always wanted to be a father. I have a beautiful relationship with my dad and beautiful memories. I always knew I was going to have a family. Ricky Martin beautifuldadfamily Change image and share on social
I had very steady and formal relationships with women. And I can say, I fell in love with women and it felt right. Ricky Martin fallfeltformal Change image and share on social
It was really intense for me to start having conversations with God, when according to the man-made laws in my religion - to be homosexual is evil. Ricky Martin conversationevilgod Change image and share on social
