Madonna — "No one knows you better than you know yourself. Do the thing you want."

"I don't give a f*** if you think it's selfish of me to say no for a photo or for your time or for a hug. That's not normal. That's weird. It's weird how people think you know a person just because you…"

"People say that I'm so controversial but I think the most controversial thing I've ever done is to stick around."

"I won’t be happy till I’m as famous as God."

"I love being a notable figure in the history of entertainment in some sexual, tragic and comical way. I like to leave the same impression that made Marylin Monroe arouse different feelings in people."

"I'm a spiritual person. I'm a seeker. I'm a student."