Aaliyah

“Romeo Must Die came at the right time. It was the right vehicle for me.”

“Because I came out as a singer, I took the time to get an acting coach.”

“I'm the interpreter. I'm the one who takes your words and brings them to life. I was trained to sing and dance and laugh, and that's what I want to do.”

“It's hard to say what I want my legacy to be when I'm long gone.”

“I stay true to myself and my style, and I am always pushing myself to be aware of that and be original.”

“I'm a total performer.”

“In film, you are a totally different person than in the video.”

“You have to love what you do to want to do it everyday.”

“I have the time needed to support the album and tour.”

“All I can do is leave it in God's hands and hope that my fans feel where I'm coming from.”

“I don't think about my previous success. I'm happy that the work I've done has been very successful.”

“I don't feel I made any sacrifices at all. I'm doing my best to juggle.”

“It was always part of the plan to move into acting.”

“If I don't think about it, it won't drive me crazy.”

“The Matrix is top secret. There isn't much that can be said right now.”

“I see myself as sexy. If you are comfortable with it, it can be very classy and appealing.”

“It's really a sad story, and I liked that. The songs on this album talk about relationships in every aspect.”

“If you want to go to the mall, you have to take security. But it's always cool. The kids are amazing.”

“I want people to remember me as a full on entertainer and a good person.”

“I began to work the stage and get the audience into it. I also learned how to have fun out there. It is something I will never forget.”