I always feel the need to give the unfiltered truth, (or) what I think is the truth, at least.
Janelle MonaeI'm not focused on being perfect. I like trial and error. You learn through uncomfortable experiences. And now I know what doesn't work for me, and I know what does.
Janelle MonaeI want people to know about these visionary artists. I want people to know what they stand for and (that) they are representing something unique, something fresh. I am just so excited about their careers.
Janelle MonaeI will not be a slave to my image, nor will I be a slave to anyone else's interpretations of me.
Janelle MonaeAndroid is a new form of the other, but you can parallel the other to so many different types of people. Even if you don't consider yourself to be the other, at one point in time I'm sure you felt like that.
Janelle MonaeNo matter if you wear a small amount of makeup, no makeup, or heavy makeup, as long as you feel beautiful internally and you're doing beautiful things for other people, and not just focusing on the exterior to make yourself happy, I think you should do what works for you. You should rock on.
Janelle Monae