I'm very eclectic in what I like and what I listen to. But my favorite musical ever is "The Sound of Music." That was actually one that inspired me to sing.
Christina AguileraYou've got to make a decision: Are you going to go down with the situation, or are you going to focus and succeed? My dream...kept me going.
Christina AguileraI want to be an all round entertainer, I want to act, make films, make albums, do whatever I can.
Christina AguileraThere have been a lot of roles and scripts that have come my way but nothing that really inspired me or intrigued me like when "Burlesque" showed up at my door. Just the whole concept of burlesque, I've always been fascinated with it. I've always collected so many books about burlesque. I've been intrigued by the time that it's set in, in the 20's, 30's, 40's and so I knew it was a no brainer for me to be a part of once I met with the team.
Christina AguileraI enjoy real people, down-to-earth people who are true to themselves and honest to your face - good or bad.
Christina AguileraI was 21. At the time, I was under the thumb of my label, and I felt like I had to do, say and act out everything they asked me to do. I was trying to please them and the public and finally I had to say, "Enough. I'm going to make a record that makes me happy and addresses all facets of being a woman. I don't care if I sell one or one million records." That's how I came to make Stripped.
Christina Aguilera