I always said if a man would have done half the records that I've done, we would know about it. But we don't know all the records I've done for other artists.
Missy ElliottRead
I feel like, O.K., if I can make it as a singer, then let me try rapping. If I can make it as a rapper, then let me try writing. All right? If I make it as a rap singer and writer, then why not try to produce? I don't feel limited in any way.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a belief in exploring diverse talents without self-imposed limitations.
In this quote, Missy Elliott emphasizes the importance of pursuing multiple passions and not confining oneself to a single identity. She highlights her journey from singing to rapping, writing, and producing, showcasing her belief that one should not feel restricted and should continuously seek new opportunities for growth and creativity.
Themes
CreativityTalentLimitlessExplorationGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
During an inspirational speech to aspiring artists.
More from Missy Elliott
All quotes →I felt like, 'How do I fit in'? I'm battling. But then I never fit in!'... I thank God for somebody like Pharrell who stayed in my ear. For him, at that time, 'Happy' was everywhere; he didn't have to share anything with me.
Missy ElliottRead
I'm blessed to be living this dream of writing and singing, but that's not the real dream I had. The real dream was to make enough money to take care of all the pain and suffering that my mother has been through.
Missy ElliottRead
A lot of people don't know a lot of records that I've written or produced, so that's a highlight for me as a woman.
Missy ElliottRead
I didn't want to just be an artist and let someone else have all that control over me. I knew I would have to produce.
Missy ElliottRead
And basically I always said when I was little that if I ever became successful or a celebrity, I would buy her this huge house and she would never have to work anymore. And I've done that. So I feel happy about doing that.
Missy ElliottRead
Similar quotes
I remember as a kid watching one of the Olympic games, and I was cheering for a big track athlete. He was the favorite to win, and he lost. I realized in that moment the pain he felt was so much greater than the pain that those who never thought they were going to win would have felt had they lost.
Malcolm GladwellRead
Do everything you need to do to keep the passion alive and never forget that it is a privilege to do what you love.
Martin BrodeurRead
If I could straighten it out (his golf swing), I'd be pitching at Dodger Stadium tonight.
Sandy KoufaxRead
We are now faced with the fact, my friends, that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now.
Martin Luther King, Jr.Read
Procrastination is the soul rebelling against entrapment.
Nassim Nicholas TalebRead
The things that motivated me at 21 don't suffice. Which is scary but really liberating in a way. It's taken me a long time to feel like, instead of being invited to the party with a bunch of people I don't know, that I actually deserve to be here.
Chris PineRead