Nicki Minaj quotes - page 2

My wigs are ever changing in height, width, color, size. They make me feel happy. Wearing them makes me feel like I can be a different person every day and that is kind of exciting. (Nicki Minaj)
I don't want children cursing. I'm very strict on my nieces and my little brother. They have to listen to clean versions of music. Even my music. View quote
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But, by just being myself, I end up touching a lot more people who might never have paid much attention to a female rapper. View quote
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One of the first production deals I signed, the guy wanted my name to be Minaj and I fought him tooth and nail. But he convinced me. I've always hated it. View quote
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I don't agree that everyone should agree with everyone's lifestyle. I think that some people aren't going to agree, but I think that when you're mean and when you ridicule people it's a sign of your own insecurities. View quote
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If I'm traveling, I'll pack socks in my bag - really cute furry ones. View quote
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The animated bug has bitten pop culture. It makes me feel happy and free. When you don't act seriously, you can make up your own rules. View quote
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I don't want a wig that looks like a wig; I want one that could pass for a weave. View quote
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When I was younger I didn't have much financially, like we couldn't afford a lot of stuff and I remember seeing little girls' rooms on TV and they'd all be pink. I didn't have my own room, I shared with my brother, so I would have this daydream and imagine that one day I could have my own room and it would all be pink, like Cinderella's. View quote
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I look at rap as an opportunity to act. My head is full of different characters - in each song I'm auditioning a character. View quote
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I do have a few personalities. When people started making a big deal out of it, I started making names for these people. (Nicki Minaj)
My best and worst 'Idol' moments? I don't have a worst 'Idol' moment... I've been spectacular. Yes, I am going to toot my own horn. And then my best moment is every single moment. I'll toot it again! View quote
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As a little girl growing up in Southside Jamaica Queens, if anyone would've told me I'd have my own perfume one day, and be able to inspire young black girls everywhere, to go into Macy's or Nordstrom's and see their face staring back at them - I wouldn't believe them. View quote
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I'm a rapper... Gaga's a fantastic artist, you know, she paved her way. She's opened her own lane. But I think that I have my own lane. And we never cross. Ever. So, you know, I really don't get the comparison anymore. Our music doesn't sound the same. Our stage presence is not the same. I just can't see the similarities. View quote
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I know right now she has no idea who I am, but I'd like to collaborate with Enya one day. Of course I'd love to work with Jay-Z, maybe even Phil Collins. I love his voice. View quote
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You could be the king, but watch the queen conquer. View quote
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You have to know that as long as you love who you are - your morals, your values, that type of stuff - you're OK. View quote
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My advice to women in general: Even if you're doing a nine-to-five job, treat yourself like a boss. Not arrogant, but be sure of what you want - and don't allow people to run anything for you without your knowledge. View quote
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My goal in the beginning was to buy my mother a house. Now I realize, Okay, if I really focus and become a key player in business, then I can build an empire. View quote
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I don't mind being called a weirdo. View quote
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I happen to be a pessimist, and maybe that's a good thing because I don't stop to smell the roses - which is not a good personal thing. I don't stop and enjoy those moments. Always on to the next and never in the moment. (Nicki Minaj)
I've always been the type of person to make everybody happy and get things done. I want everything to be 100% perfect. View quote
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I don't need to Google myself. View quote
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I say nice things about Mariah Carey all the time. I tell Mariah all the time how much of a fan I am of her. She's one of my favorite artists of all time... She's shaped a generation of singers. View quote
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I think most artists will experience a lot of negative people on Twitter but, thank God, I've got so many followers that I'm not able to see them that much. I'll see some from time to time but, for the most part, I always focus on something good. View quote
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