"Redefine what it means to be sexy and what it means to be a woman. Showing my skin is not what makes me sexy. I like skirts and dresses just like everyone else, but I had a message I needed to put out there. It was up to me to show people and young girls there was another way."

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Source : "Janelle Monae For ESSENCE, Talks Body Image, ‘Showing My Skin Is Not What Makes Me Sexy’" By Julee Wilson, www.huffingtonpost.com. April 2, 2013.

#Girl Quotes #Sexy Quotes #Powerful Quotes

“Civilization grew in the beginning from the minute that we had communication - particularly communication by sea that enabled people to get inspiration and ideas from each other and to exchange basic raw materials.”
“If a film isn't really talking about who we are and what our psychologies are, then we're probably not that interested in it, actually.”
“There's something about being a comedian that means you have to not be scared of failing because failing is part of the process.”
“It's a damn good story. If you have any comments, write them on the back of a check.”
“There is no story that is you or that leads to you. Every story leads away from you.”
“Before our kids start coming home from Iraq in body bags and women and children start dying in Baghdad, I need to know, what did Iraq do to us?”
“[On a strained relationship between a tennis champion and her mother:] There comes a time when it's probably not cool for your mom to be your best friend.”
“I'll read a book every now and then, but unlike most of my friends I don't always have one on the go.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

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