My Heart Goes Out To The Families Of Innocent Children Who Were Killed Today In Pakistan!! I Do Not Accept A World Where Kids Are Killed For Wanting An Education! This Violence And Ignorance Has To Stop!!!! It Starts With All Of Us Treating All Human Beings With Dignity And Respect!!

-Madonna Ciccone

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My Heart Goes Out

Madonna Ciccone

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Painting

Process

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Singing

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Ebb And Flow

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Boring

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Russia

Government

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Art

Powerful

Painting

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Heart

Anxiety

Insane

I Have The Most Perfect Belly Button. When I Stick My Fingers In It, I Feel A Nerve In The Center Of My Body Shoot Up My Spine.

Perfect

Buttons

Nerves

It's Not Enough To Raise Awareness. You Have To Give People Solutions, And You Have To Invite Them To Get Involved In Whatever Way They Can, Whether That's Doing Volunteer Work Or Taking A Portion Of Their Salary And Figuring Out Where They Want That Money To Go. You Have To Find Ways To Inspire People To Get Involved.

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Volunteer

Giving

You're Getting Angry, You Know I Can See. You're Just Jealous, Cause You Can't Be Me.

Jealous

Causes

Egotism

I Wouldn't Live In Chicago Cause It's Too Conservative, Aside For The Fact That Oprah Winfrey Lives There.

Chicago

Causes

Facts

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Remember

Sometimes

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Talking

Audience

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Caring

Thinking

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People

Publicity

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Made

Results

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Envelopes

Sake

Pushing

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Mistake

Responsibility

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Blow

People

Stopping

Everyone Went Out And Bought Sex, It Was Sold Out In Two Seconds. And Then Everybody Slagged Me Off. That, To Me Is A Statement Of The Hypocrisy Of The World That We Live In. The Fact That Everybody Is So Interested In Sex But Won't Admit It.

Sex

Two

Hypocrisy

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Careers

Giving

Focus

Whenever I Do My Live Shows, I Feel Artistically Inspired And Excited Because I Get To Do And Say A Lot Of Things That I Can't If I Just Make A Record. A Lot Of Times It's The Only Way People Are Going To Hear My Music Because You Don't Get To Have Your Music Played On Top 40 If You're Above The Age Of 35.

People

Age

Records

I'm Not A Feminist, I'm A Humanist.

Feminist

Humanist

And, It Seems Like A Whole New Generation Of Kids Have Discovered His Genius And Are Bringing Him To Life Again. I Hope That Wherever Michael Is Right Now He Is Smiling About This. Yes, Michael Jackson Was A Human Being But He Was A King. Long Live The King.

Kings

Kids

Long

There's No Law That Says That You Cannot Be A Spiritual Person And A Sexual Person. In Fact, If You Have The Right Consciousness, Sex Is Like A Prayer. It Can Be A Divine Experience. So Why Do They Have To Be Disassociated With One Another?

Spiritual

Sex

Prayer

I'm Attracted To Men Who Are Going To Stand Up To Me.

Men

It Takes More Strength To Cry, Admit Defeat. I Have Truth On My Side, You Only Have Deceit.

Inspirational

Deceit

Sides

I Think For The Most Part Men Have Always Been The Aggressors Sexually. Through Time Immemorial They've Always Been In Control. So I Think Sex Is Equated With Power In A Way, And That's Scary In A Way. It's Scary For Men That Women Would Have That Power, And I Think It's Scary For Women To Have That Power - Or To Have That Power And Be Sexy At The Same Time.

Sexy

Thinking

Men

Believing In Yourself And Being Willing To Do Anything, To Walk Through The Fire, To Do What It Is That You Want To Do. Getting Out Of That Car Accident Covered With Blood To Play The Gig . . . I Mean, That's Me. That's Just Me.

Believe

Mean

Fire

I'm Not Particularly Fond Of Kissing Strange Men-contrary To Popular Belief.

Kissing

Men

Strange Man

I Don't Give A Damn If I Go To Hell. I Love You Satan. The Road To Hell Is Paved With Good Intentions.

Love You

Giving

Good Intentions

I Do Think That The Birth Of My Daughter Was Sort Of A Rebirth For Me. It Made Me Look At Life In A Completely New Way. And That Made Me Appreciate Life In A Way I Don't Think I Ever Had Before.

Daughter

Mother

Thinking

I'm Very Grateful That I Had Work To Do. I May Have Thrown Myself Off A Building.

Grateful

May

Building

Jean-baptiste Mondino: "she's John Lennon And Yoko Ono At The Same Time".

Time

Lennon

Let’s Forget About Time And Dance Our Lives Away

Forget

Our Lives

Losing My Virginity Was A Career Move.

Sexy

Moving

Careers

I'm Constantly Exploring Spirituality, Sexuality, Different Aspects Of Love, Whether It's Romantic Love Or The Love You Have For Your Children. And Love Can Be As Devastating And Destructive As It Can Be Rejuvenating And Life-giving. I Guess I Try To Capture All Of That.

Children

Love You

Romantic Love

Unbelievable, George Michael Has Died At The Age Of 53. Rip.this Dreadful Year Goes On And On.so Sad, A Real Talent.

Real

Rip

Years

The Next Time You Want Pussy, Just Look In The Mirror Baby

Baby

Mirrors

Pussy

If You're Not Comfortable With A Strong Woman You're Not Comfortable With Your Own Feminine Instincts. You're Not Comfortable, Period. You're Going To Be Threatened By Everything That's Not Exactly Like You Are ... And That Is The Measure Any Man.

Strong Women

Like You

Instinct

You're Frozen When Your Heart's Not Open.

Heart

Frozen

There Is A Very Modest Side To Me Too. How Far Away From Me Is The Image? It's About 20 Steps Away.

Sides

Steps

Far Away

I'm Not Crazy About How Sort Of Homogenized Pop Music Become. It Used To Be Much More Diverse. Maybe It's Just What's Played On The Radio Sounds Very Much The Same.

Crazy

Sound

Radio

Like A Virgin, Touched For The Very First Time.

Expression

Firsts

First Time

At A Time When Political Correctness Is Valued Over Honesty I Would Also Like To Say Right On Motherfuckers!

Honesty

Political

Politics

Having Money Is Just The Best Thing In The World.

Money

World

Wealth

Love Is A Bird... She Needs To Fly.

Inspirational

Life

Sweet

I Do Not Support Hamas! I Support Human Dignity And Respect! I Support Sharing! I Support Peace! #ceasefire

Support

Ceasefire

Dignity

Its Better To Live A Goat Than 100 Sheep.

Sheep

Goats

You Have To Be Patient. I'm Not!

Patient

Be Patient

I Like To Touch People's Hearts.

Heart

People

You're So Consumed With How Much You Get, You Waste Your Time With Hate And Regret.

Revenge

Regret

Hate

I Don't Like To Be Provocative For The Sake Of Being Provocative.

Sake

Provocative

Just Like A Prayer, Your Voice Can Take Me There.

Prayer

Voice

Take Me

I Think All Of Us Make The Mistake Of Thinking We're Going To Change People When We Get Together. But We're Not. People Are Who They Are. And People Change In Their Own Time.

Mistake

Thinking

People

Nothing Cheers A Girl Up Like Shopping!

Girl

Cheer

Shopping

Poor Is The Man Whose Pleasures Depend On The Permission Of Another.

Inspirational

Inspiring

Men

I Was A Buffoon And An Idiot Until The Age Of Forty

Age

Idiot

Forty

I've Been Inspired By Films Since I Started Dancing, And I'm Married To A Filmmaker, And I Think It Was One Of My Secret Desires, But I Was Afraid To Just Say, 'i Want To Be A Director'. But Then One Day I Said, O.k., Stop Dreaming And Do It. But I Didn't Want To Do It The Hollywood Way, And Talk Through Agents. I Decided It All Had To Be Generated By Me, So I Wrote It.

Dream

Thinking

Dancing

We've Made So Many Advances In Other Areas - Civil Rights, Gay Rights - But Ageism Is Still An Area That's Taboo And Not Talked About And Dealt With.

Gay

Rights

Made

I Think Love Resides In All Of The Songs, Even When They Are Overtly Sexual.

Song

Thinking

To Be Brave Is To Love Unconditionally Without Expecting Anything In Return.

Love

Expectations

Short Love

I Used Mythology To Tell The Story [in Living With Love], With The Story Of The Minotaur And The Matador And Fighting And Fighting For Love And The Color Red And Flowers And Horns And Death And Naked Men. You Know, The Important Things In Life.

Flower

Fighting

Men

Hanging A Noose On My Door Reeks Of Cowardice And Fear On Many, Many Levels.

Doors

Levels

Cowardice

Understanding Quotes: Their Essence and Application

Quotes, or quotations, are powerful tools in communication, encapsulating ideas, emotions, and wisdom in concise expressions. They serve various purposes across different contexts, from academic writing to everyday conversation.

1. Defining Quotes

A quote is a repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts. It can be a direct replication of words spoken or written by another individual, often used to support arguments, provide evidence, or convey profound insights.

2. The Importance of Quotes

2.1. Enhancing Credibility

Incorporating quotes from authoritative sources can bolster the credibility of your work. By referencing experts or primary sources, you demonstrate thorough research and a solid foundation for your arguments.

2.2. Providing Evidence

Quotes serve as concrete evidence to support claims. In academic and professional writing, they validate points made, offering readers a basis to trust the information presented.

2.3. Conveying Emotions and Perspectives

Quotes can encapsulate emotions and perspectives succinctly. They allow writers to express complex feelings or viewpoints through the words of others, often more eloquently than paraphrasing.

3. Types of Quotes

3.1. Direct Quotes

Direct quotes involve copying the exact words from a source, enclosed in quotation marks. They are used when the original wording is significant or particularly well-expressed.

3.2. Indirect Quotes (Paraphrasing)

Indirect quotes restate the original message in your own words. While not enclosed in quotation marks, they still require proper attribution to the original source.

3.3. Block Quotes

Block quotes are lengthy direct quotations, formatted as a separate block of text. They are typically used for quotes exceeding a certain length, varying by citation style. For instance, in APA style, quotes longer than 40 words are formatted as block quotes.

4. Proper Usage of Quotes

4.1. Contextual Relevance

Ensure that the quote you choose is relevant to the topic and adds value to your content. Avoid inserting quotes solely for decorative purposes.

4.2. Integration into Your Writing

Seamlessly integrate quotes into your writing. Introduce them appropriately and follow up with analysis or commentary to connect them to your main points.

4.3. Attribution and Citation

Always attribute quotes to their original authors and provide proper citations according to the required style guide (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).

5. Common Mistakes to Avoid

5.1. Overusing Quotes

Relying too heavily on quotes can overshadow your voice. Use them sparingly to support your arguments, not replace them.

5.2. Lack of Analysis

Presenting a quote without analysis or explanation can leave readers questioning its relevance. Always follow up with your interpretation or discussion.

5.3. Misquoting or Taking Out of Context

Ensure that quotes are accurate and not taken out of context, as this can mislead readers and undermine your credibility.

6. Quotes in Different Contexts

6.1. Academic Writing

In academic writing, quotes are used to support arguments, provide evidence, and engage with existing literature. Proper citation is crucial to avoid plagiarism.

6.2. Journalism

Journalists use quotes to provide firsthand accounts, add authenticity, and present multiple perspectives within a story.

6.3. Literature and Creative Writing

In literature, quotes can be used to convey character voices, themes, and stylistic elements. They enrich narratives and provide depth to storytelling.

7. Punctuation and Formatting

Understanding the correct punctuation and formatting of quotes is essential:

Quotation Marks: Always enclose direct quotes within quotation marks.

Punctuation Placement: In American English, periods and commas are placed inside quotation marks, while colons and semicolons are placed outside.

Block Quotes: For longer quotes, format them as block quotes without quotation marks, and indent the entire block.

8. Ethical Considerations

Ethical use of quotes involves accurate representation, proper attribution, and respect for intellectual property. Misuse can lead to plagiarism, which carries serious academic and professional consequences.

9. Tools for Managing Quotes

Utilize tools like citation generators and plagiarism checkers to manage quotes effectively. These tools help ensure proper formatting and originality in your writing.

Conclusion

Quotes are invaluable in enriching content, providing evidence, and conveying complex ideas succinctly. When used appropriately, they enhance the quality and credibility of your writing. Always ensure relevance, proper integration, and ethical usage to maximize their impact.

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