Janelle Monae Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“I have a great body, I really do. But I want to be taken seriously as an artist, and wearing anything that shows it off will be a distraction from the music. That's how my signature uniform, my tuxedo, came about. It's classic and timeless. You'll see me in black, white, and a pop of color on my lips. That pop adds a little magic.”

“I believe it's time that women truly owned their superpowers and used their beauty and strength to change the world around them.”

“We don't all have to take the same coordinates to get to the same destination. Being a young African American female artist, I want to open doors for young black girls.”

“Everything is about balance. You can't work, work, work, work without any play.”

“I'm a believer that the more I'm giving, the happier I am, and the more beautiful my exterior will be.”

“I always carry my classic black-and-white tux and custom-made George Esquivel saddle shoes.”

“Honestly, I don't believe in menswear. I focus on what pieces are most timeless, transcendent, match my lifestyle, remain remarkable, and command intriguing attention across the room at an art gallery.”

“Lauryn Hill, P-Funk, Marvin Gaye, Public Enemy - I have a very diverse palate for music. I can go from Judy Garland to Jimi Hendrix to Stevie Wonder to Rachmaninoff. I just love great music.”

“I believe that imagination inspires nations. It's something that I live by.”

“I'll refer to my music in color, like 'This song needs to be bright red.'”