The streets respect me because I kept it real with me. You gotta be real with yourself, and the streets recognize game.
Mary J. BligeWhen I was a kid, I needed to sing because it makes me feel good about myself. It makes me feel good, period.
Mary J. BligeIt's that first step-getting out the door-that's the toughest. If you can do that, you've already won.
Mary J. BligeI wish I had an extra day with my mom sometimes. Or another hour in the day with my family, husband and children.
Mary J. BligeWhen I`m going to do a Christmas album I had to put my mind in Christmas mode. I had to go back to being a child and remembering all of that. When I go to do a project, I'm serious about it, so I wrap my world around it, and it becomes Christmastime for me and I'm singing songs like it's Christmas day.
Mary J. Blige