The streets respect me because I kept it real with me. You gotta be real with yourself, and the streets recognize game.
Mary J. BligeIn the studio you can really concentrate on performing the song where as on stage you also have to worry about connecting with so many people, they're definitely different.
Mary J. BligeWhen you're going to do whatever you're going to do, you have to get your, put your mind into it.
Mary J. BligeJust don't let the hype of what people are saying and how much they love you, y'know, just take the compliment and be thankful that people are complimenting you, but don't let it consume you; don't let your circumstances around you and the way people view you make you act a certain way.
Mary J. Blige