I always feel the need to give the unfiltered truth, (or) what I think is the truth, at least.
Janelle MonaeI believe it's time that women truly owned their superpowers and used their beauty and strength to change the world around them.
Janelle MonaeIt's hard for me to be serious. I can't really rub oil on me and go all the way with it [laughs]. I hear some screams and I laugh to myself. I always get a kick out of it. I'm three feet tall, basically.
Janelle MonaeYou had to change who you were to become famous. I thought that for a very long time. Even after signing a record deal, and then eventually getting my own recording company, Wonderland Records, I had to say no to a lot of opportunities to become well known. If it didn't align with my values and if it didn't support the image I had created for myself, I'd pass.
Janelle Monae