Madonna Ciccone : (6)

" People hear the soul, black influence in my voice. I grew up listening to CKLW and all the black stations like WLBS. " - Madonna Ciccone

" I’m a showgirl. After 20 years in show business, I’ve learned to roll with the punches. " - Madonna Ciccone

" I think it’s fun to get in a room and sweat with people. I’m happy to share my workouts with everyone. " - Madonna Ciccone

" When I first moved to New York, I wanted to be a dancer. I danced professionally for years, living a hand-to-mouth existence. I never tapped into nightlife; all I knew was dancers. We went to bed early and got up early and went to free concerts at the Lincoln Center and Shakespeare in the Park. " - Madonna Ciccone

" I know I’m not the greatest singer or dancer, but that doesn’t interest me. I’m interested in being provocative and pushing people’s buttons. " - Madonna Ciccone

" Because I was a dancer, I started going to auditions for musical theater, which forced me to sing. " - Madonna Ciccone