A lot of people saw Marilyn Monroe and Judy Garland as persecuted and tragic and vulnerable, and I … - Madonna Ciccone

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To survive you must surrender without giving in, that is to say, fully accept the reality in all its horror and never give up the will to survive. That allows you to quickly adapt to the situation and dedicate yourself to the present moment rather than wallow in denial.

Madonna Ciccone

A lot of people saw Marilyn Monroe and Judy Garland as persecuted and tragic and vulnerable, and I think a lot of gay men feel that way because of their particular predicament in society and not being accepted completely.

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If you want something bad enough the whole world conspires to help you get it.

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Sure, having my pictures taken in the nude and doing things that I did got me in the door but it didn't keep me in the room. To have lasted as long as I've lasted, obviously, I have to have something more going for me.

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My point of view and philosophy continues to change and grow. As the years go by you go through this evolution.

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The fact of the matter is that you can use your beauty and use your charm and be flirtatious, and you can get people interested in your beauty. But you cannot maintain that. In the end, talent is the only thing. My work is the only thing that's going to change any minds.

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I wanted to be famous. I wanted everybody to love me. I wanted to be a star. I worked really hard and my dream came true.

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