Quotes from Janet Jackson

I think people really connect with the idea of someone who's gained and lost weight in this very public way, and also someone who's an emotional eater.

Some of my battles with weight have been very public. But most of them have been internal. Even at my thinnest, when my body was being praised, I wasn't happy with what I saw in the mirror or how I felt about myself.

Everywhere I go, every smile I see, I know you are there smilin' back at me. Dancin' in moonlight, I know you are free 'cause I can see your star shinin' down on me.

It has taken me most of my adult life to come to terms with who I am. To do that, I had to break free of attitudes that brought me down.

I am the baby in the family, and I always will be. I am actually very happy to have that position. But I still get teased. I don't mind that.

Big sisters and brothers... I am telling you, it never changes.

I have a pretty bad temper. But you have to really push me to see it. But everybody has their things.

Theres nothing more depressing than having everything and still feeling sad. We must learn to water our spiritual garden.

I was never pushed into the religion by my mother or anyone else. I made up my own mind when I was old enough. I am not a religious person, but I am spiritual.

Control meant not only taking care of myself but living in a much less protected world. And doing that meant growing a tough skin.

I'm flattered that other artists consider me a role model.

That's always - that's been another dream of mine, to do a Broadway play. An award winning Broadway play.

The pain is necessary. Sometimes pain is the teacher we require, a hidden gift of healing and hope.

Too many lives go up in smoke - It's nice to laugh but don't be the joke.

Being on 'Good Times' was the first time I was around a group of people that wasn't my family.

People tend to put entertainers on pedestals. We're human beings, just like you. You may see us smiling, and whether we have money or not, we still have bills to pay, we still have our stresses. I think a lot of people want to focus on others' shortcomings to make themselves feel better. And it's a very sad thing.

Marvin Gaye is our John Lennon. The longer he's gone, the more young people appreciate his art. 'What's Going On' was a work of genius far ahead of it's time.

Dreams can become a reality when we possess a vision that is characterized by the willingness to work hard, a desire for excellence, and a belief in our right and our responsiblity to be equal members of society.

When I'm getting ready for a tour, I'll work out with the dancers.

I don't like to work out, and I get bored easily.

I always get bored with my hair. That's why I would always change it throughout my career.

I feel that when two people are married - not that you have to totally give up your career - you have to spend time with one another, get to know each other more, just share things with each other.

I'm happy with the people that I have around me. And they've been friends of mine since I was young, for a very long time.

Recording is more autobiographical than acting. It's me - either how I'm feeling then or once felt at some point in my life. It's all me.