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Janelle Monae

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Quotes by Janelle Monae

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I have mentors like Erykah Badu. She's been like a big sister to me.
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Donald Trump is trying to build a wall. I'm trying to burn walls down and build more bridges.
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If you walk into a room that's bro'd up, and you're in power, bring more women into the room.
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I will never stop making music.
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When I first started in this industry, my goal was to be some best friend. The sidekick. I thought that would be an accomplishment.
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Maybe I'm outdated in thinking this, but because I'm a young black woman and don't see very many being the lead in a film, I have this fear: 'Will I be working?'
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I love men. But evil men? I will not tolerate that. You don't deserve to be in my presence. If you're going to rule this world, I am not going to contribute anymore until you change it.
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I wouldn't be as comfortable with who I am if it had not been for Prince. I mean, my label 'Wondaland' would not exist without 'Paisley Park' coming before us.
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I spend a lot of time in the future, But to help the future, sometimes you got to go back to the past, and sometimes you got to stay in the present.
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I have worn a tuxedo, but I have never covered up for respectability politics or to shame other women.
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