“ By age seven, I used to comb my hair for performances, just pull my hair up into a bun. Granted, it wasn't a very intricate hairstyle. Still, to be that responsible and disciplined at age seven is unu… Janet Jackson
“ Competition is great. And as long as it's friendly and not a malicious thing, then I think it's cool. Janet Jackson
“ I kinda see everyone as competition. I'm a very competitive person. But I think that's good. Competition is great. And as long as it's friendly and not a malicious thing, then I think it's cool. Janet Jackson
“ In complete darkness we are all the same, it is only our knowledge and wisdom that separates us, don't let your eyes deceive you. Janet Jackson
“ I really don't know anything else because my brothers were famous when I was two years old. So I know nothing else, no other life. Janet Jackson
“ 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. Janet Jackson
“ I'm no expert. I have no psychic powers, and I sure don't possess any secret wisdom. I'm just Janet. I have strengths, weaknesses, fears, happiness, sadness. I experience joy and I experience pain. I'… Janet Jackson
“ A lot of people who start work at a very young age never grow up because they never got that opportunity to be a child, so they hold on to that and still do a lot of childish, silly things. Janet Jackson
“ Food has always brought me comfort and the bingeing is triggered when I'm in a space that is not positive. Janet Jackson
“ 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… Janet Jackson
“ 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 thi… Janet Jackson
“ There is a moment when you get older when your metabolism slows down and you don't feel like working out any more, so you don't want to keep yourself fit any more, but that's your decision. Why should… Janet Jackson
“ I think it's been a little difficult at times for the audience, because they've told me they see me as a family member. So to see your little sister sing about sex... I think they are pretty used to i… Janet Jackson
“ It is my belief that we all have the need to feel special. It is this need that can bring out the best in us, yet the worst in us. Janet Jackson
“ My parents are very competitive, so we are very competitive as kids. But it's a good kind of competition; it's not a jealousy. You always want to do your best, and if it can't be you, you want it to b… Janet Jackson
“ 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. Janet Jackson
“ As a child, I had to get up early for school or work. I'd get ready by myself. I'd set my alarm to wake me up very early in the morning, and be off to work, the family driver driving me every morning.… Janet Jackson
“ In 1977, at age ten, I was cast on the TV sitcom 'Good Times.' My character was Penny, an abused child in desperate need of love. I really didn't want to do the show. I didn't want to be away from my… Janet Jackson
