I think for the most part men have always been the aggressors sexually. Through time immemorial they've always been in control. So I think sex is equated with power in a way, and that's scary in a way. It's scary for men that women would have that power, and I think it's scary for women to have that power - or to have that power and be sexy at the same time.
Madonna CicconeI believe what I practice has to do with something deeper than religion, that it embodies all religions, including Judaism. And Christianity. And Islam.
Madonna CicconeWhat I find really astonishing is how quiet everybody is in my industry. I mean, nobody in the entertainment business except for maybe a handful of people ever speak out about what's going on. Nobody takes a political stance or expresses an opinion.
Madonna CicconeAll the criticism is ultimately a blessing in disguise. Because now people know about Malawi [due to the child adoption]. And now people know about the orphans there. And hopefully it's gonna turn around. And a positive is gonna come out of the negative.
Madonna CicconeLife and love inspire me. I think reinventing yourself is vital to your survival as an artist and a human being. I know itโs clichรฉ to say about me at this point, but itโs true. My curiosity definitely is the driving force in my life and career. When you stop learning, engaging and growing, youโre dead.
Madonna Ciccone