Make no mistake, Madonna is always in control of the image she wants you to see.

On any given night, catch me on the floor, working up a sweat, that’s what music’s for.

The worst thing about being famous? I think it's what everybody says.. the lack of privacy and the idea that you're not really allowed to make mistakes and everything that you do is viewed under a microscope.

Strong women leave big hickies

I don't think about my old stuff. I just move forward.

I wanted to be a nun. I saw nuns as superstars. When I was growing up I went to a Catholic school, and the nuns, to me, were these superhuman, beautiful, fantastic people.

We learn our lessons; we get hurt; we want revenge. Then we realize that actually, happiness and forgiving people is the best revenge.