Quotes by Mary J. Blige

About Mary J. Blige:

Mary Jane Blige is an American singer, songwriter, model, record producer and actress. Starting her career as a background singer on Uptown Records in 1989, Blige released her first album, What's the 411?, in 1992, and has released 11 studio albums since and made over 150 guest appearances on other albums and soundtracks.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

I didn't know how to show my self love, and I didn't want anyone else to hurt me. So my tough girl attitude was like, 'I'm not having it.'

Mary J. Blige

When you finally understand who you are, ages 6 through 60 will understand who you are. Because when they see a person that's come through all that I've come through, still standing, it's amazing.

Mary J. Blige

I truly enjoy Bono. I think he is an amazing person; I love him.

Mary J. Blige

When you hold on to anger and unforgiveness, you can't move forward.

Mary J. Blige

It hurts when you have to smile and you don't want to smile, but the best thing to do is to smile.

Mary J. Blige

My main exercise is cardio. The treadmill is fine, but running outdoors gives me the best results. I try to log 6 to 8 miles a week. I could be in the worst mood, but when I do my cardio, I feel much, much better.

Mary J. Blige

If I'm going to be the best in what I do, I have to study what I'm doing, I have to see what I'm doing. I have to see it, I have to hear it. I'm just starting to appreciate myself - not starting, but appreciating myself in a way where I can look at m...

Mary J. Blige

I had to learn how to trust my gut. Trust what I know to be right... not right, but not waver on who I am. Know who I am, know what I want, and know it. Not waver on it and be secure in that. And I still struggle with it. But I really... I can't be m...

Mary J. Blige
Love quotes by Mary J. Blige, Life quotes by Mary J. Blige, Beauty quotes by Mary J. Blige, Time quotes by Mary J. Blige, Best quotes by Mary J. Blige, Women quotes by Mary J. Blige, Romantic quotes by Mary J. Blige, Environmental quotes by Mary J. Blige, UberQuotes

I know who I am. I am not perfect. I'm not the most beautiful woman in the world. But I'm one of them.

Mary J. Blige

One day I realized that I wasn't getting anywhere by blaming other people for my circumstances. I finally understood: Even if you feel someone has wronged you or owes you something, no one is going to give you anything for free.

Mary J. Blige

Even if you feel someone has wronged you or owes you something, no one is going to give you anything for free.

Mary J. Blige

When you come from so many damaged places you don't ever want to spiral back there, so you gotta continue to check yourself.

Mary J. Blige

I cannot save the world; that's not what I'm trying to do. I guess I'm just trying to walk the walk and be an example to those that want it. Not everybody does, but if Mary J. Blige can come out of that same hole you were in, then you can do it, too ...

Mary J. Blige

My journey continues, because I've, you know, conquered a lot. And I know how to conquer the rest.

Mary J. Blige

Believe in yourself when nobody else does.

Mary J. Blige

So as long as I'm a human being and I'm not perfect, I'm able to say I'm having some growing pains. Because in order to sustain where you are once you made such a breakthrough that everyone is looking at you, now everyone is like, 'Ooh, is she gonna ...

Mary J. Blige

I can have as many bad days as anyone. But I choose to say, 'I'm just fine.'

Mary J. Blige

I still get nervous about singing. I drink tea with honey and lemon before every concert. And I need to have scented candles in all of my hotel rooms.

Mary J. Blige

Once you climb to another level, you have to figure out how to sustain it.

Mary J. Blige

I believe there should be no more drama, but it's everywhere you go. It's just about how you get out. You've gotta bob and weave because it's everywhere. How do I keep the drama low? It's about using your head.

Mary J. Blige

Author Bio

  • NameMary J. Blige
  • Descriptionsinger-songwriter, rapper, record producer, actress
  • BornJanuary 11, 1971
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionSinger; Singer-songwriter; Composer; Actor