Madonna had to break through; I knew she was going to make it big, because I could see how ambitious she was, in a very genuine and sweet way.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Growing up, I thought I was going to be Madonna. I wanted to be a pop star. I wanted to dance and sing.
I was thrilled when a designer shop assistant said I was a size smaller than Madonna!
I admire Madonna because she always did whatever she felt like doing. She went through some controversial periods when people rejected her, but she kept on reinventing herself.
Madonna and I worked very closely. I was more like the big sister to her.
One element of Madonna's career that really takes center stage is how many times she's reinvented herself. It's easier to stay in one look, one comfort zone, one musical style. It's inspiring to see someone whose only predictable quality is being unpredictable.
Nobody under the sun was like Madonna. She was positive and clear and wholly dedicated to achieving everything that she's achieved.
I think Madonna is a wonderful performer.
I think Madonna has a great deal of intelligence and capability. I have a lot of respect for her. She's taken her career and maximized it with intelligence and creativity.
I felt pressure to follow in Madonna's footsteps, and I didn't want to base my career on sex. So I began to change how I saw myself.
Madonna influenced me a lot. She's all about really being yourself and not giving a care in the world, and I really take after that.