“ I wrote poetry, which got me into lyrics. Stevie Wonder, Carole King, Elton John pulled me into pop. I started singing with a band - just for fun - when I was 17. And pretty soon, I was thinking I cou… Gloria Estefan
“ As an immigrant, I appreciate, far more than the average American, the liberties we have in this country. Silence is a big enemy of morality. I don't want our blunders in history to get repeated. Gloria Estefan
“ My family was musical on both sides. My father's family had a famous flautist and a classical pianist. My mother won a contest to be Shirley Temple's double - she was the diva of the family. At 8, I l… Gloria Estefan
“ My mom was a source of strength.She showed me by example that women, regardless of how difficult life may get, can do it all. Gloria Estefan
“ My mom was a source of strength. She showed me by example that women, regardless of how difficult life may get, can do it all. Gloria Estefan
“ I'm very comfortable in my own skin now. I started just being myself more and more. For women, this happens as you get older. I loved my 40s - I thought they were fantastic. And I'm loving my 50s. I'm… Gloria Estefan
“ There are so many beautiful things that are a part of the world, and I've always looked at life that way; I've always tried to put on a smile and a brave front, not just for my kids but in my own life… Gloria Estefan
“ The sad truth is that opportunity doesn't knock twice. You can put things off until tomorrow but tomorrow may never come. Where will you be a few years down the line? Will it be everything you dreamed… Gloria Estefan
