Quotes by Janet Jackson

Dreams can become a reality when we possess a vision that is characterized by the willingness to work hard, a desire for excellence, and a belief in our right and our responsiblity to be equal members of society.

— Janet Jackson

Success

In complete darkness we are all the same, it is only our knowledge and wisdom that separates us, don't let your eyes deceive you.

— Janet Jackson

Education

When I'm feeling down on myself or not feeling good about who I am, or maybe something happened and I'm feeling depressed, I eat to fill that void. Afterwards I'll beat myself up about it. I regret doing it, but I'll turn around and do it again.

— Janet Jackson

Wisdom

I am the baby in the family, and I always will be. I am actually very happy to have that position. But I still get teased. I don't mind that.

— Janet Jackson

Happiness

My parents are very competitive, so we are very competitive as kids. But it's a good kind of competition; it's not a jealousy. You always want to do your best, and if it can't be you, you want it to be your brother or your sister, you know what I mean?

— Janet Jackson

Wisdom

A lot of people who start work at a very young age never grow up because they never got that opportunity to be a child, so they hold on to that and still do a lot of childish, silly things.

— Janet Jackson

Success

I'm no expert. I have no psychic powers, and I sure don't possess any secret wisdom. I'm just Janet. I have strengths, weaknesses, fears, happiness, sadness. I experience joy and I experience pain. I'm highly emotional. I'm very vulnerable.

— Janet Jackson

Courage

Competition is great. And as long as it's friendly and not a malicious thing, then I think it's cool.

— Janet Jackson

Friendship

My first crush was Barry Manilow. He performed on TV and I taped it. When no one was around I'd kiss the screen.

— Janet Jackson

Wisdom

People can have rhinoceros skin, but there's a point when something's going to hurt you.

— Janet Jackson

Wisdom

I've always been a tomboy. I've always liked to wear red, black, and white, and mostly pants.

— Janet Jackson

Wisdom

It is my belief that we all have the need to feel special. It is this need that can bring out the best in us, yet the worst in us.

— Janet Jackson

Wisdom

People do see me as sweet and innocent. Not to say that I am not those things. But I have other sides to me.

— Janet Jackson

Wisdom

I think it's great if a guy has a good sized package.

— Janet Jackson

Wisdom

No word is absolutely wrong or dirty or insulting. It all depends upon context and intention.

— Janet Jackson

Wisdom

I always get bored with my hair. That's why I would always change it throughout my career.

— Janet Jackson

Success

I believe in a higher power. I believe in inspiration.

— Janet Jackson

Wisdom

I have a pretty bad temper. But you have to really push me to see it. But everybody has their things.

— Janet Jackson

Wisdom

You don't have to hold onto the pain to hold onto the memory.

— Janet Jackson

Wisdom

I kinda see everyone as competition. I'm a very competitive person. But I think that's good. Competition is great. And as long as it's friendly and not a malicious thing, then I think it's cool.

— Janet Jackson

Friendship

When I gained weight in 2005, my nutritionist was very worried. I was close to having diabetes.

— Janet Jackson

Wisdom

I think it's been a little difficult at times for the audience, because they've told me they see me as a family member. So to see your little sister sing about sex... I think they are pretty used to it now.

— Janet Jackson

Wisdom

By age seven, I used to comb my hair for performances, just pull my hair up into a bun. Granted, it wasn't a very intricate hairstyle. Still, to be that responsible and disciplined at age seven is unusual.

— Janet Jackson

Wisdom

Every body type is different - that's what makes you unique. What makes you special is you, and you are different from the next person.

— Janet Jackson

Wisdom