I came from a very strict background, and didn't hear any Jamaican music when I was growing up.
Grace JonesIt doesn't surprise me that people can't see beyond my image. It's amazing, but I can understand it. That's what image is for. But it's never a problem for me. It's only a problem for them. I don't really care. I do what I want regardless.
Grace JonesWhen you start in that [model] business the rules are imposed upon you, but when you stay in the business long enough the rules could be broken.
Grace JonesI'm not as impatient as I used to be. I used to hit people if I didn't like what they were saying. Just lash out. 'Bam - shut up! Hahahah!' I was terrible.
Grace Jones