Madonna Ciccone

"Part of the reason I sort of shot out like a cannon out of Michigan and left home at such an early age is because I had to feel independent."

"In this business, my business, I get to meet all kinds of incredible people, fascinating people, glamorous people and sexy people and highly intellectual people. And you meet them and you go 'interesting, interesting, interesting'. They're interesting, but not very many people stop you in your tracks."

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

"I stand for freedom of expression, doing what you believe in, and going after your dreams."

"I have my work and my faith... If that's boring to some people, I can't tell you how much I don't care."

"Be strong, believe in freedom and in God, love yourself, understand your sexuality, have a sense of humor, masturbate, don't judge people by their religion, color or sexual habits, love life and your family."