I don't want to abandon one work for the other, and I don't think I need to sacrifice anything to put my all into either one of them. - Aaliyah
I know that people think I'm sexy and I am looked at as that. It is cool with me. It's wonderful to have sexy appeal. If you embrace it, it can be a very beautiful thing. - Aaliyah
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. - Aaliyah
If you want to go to the mall, you have to take security. But it's always cool. The kids are amazing. - Aaliyah
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. - Aaliyah
I'm involved in some action scenes, so they'll train me for that. I'll be working with my acting coach to prepare for my character. - Aaliyah
I stay true to myself and my style, and I am always pushing myself to be aware of that and be original. - Aaliyah
I think it's important to take a break, you know, from the public eye for a while, and give people a chance to miss you. I want longevity. I don't want to get out there and run myself ragged and spread myself thin. - Aaliyah
It's really a sad story, and I liked that. The songs on this album talk about relationships in every aspect. - Aaliyah
I don't think about my previous success. I'm happy that the work I've done has been very successful. - Aaliyah
Everything is worth it. The hard work, the times when you're tired, the times where you're a bit sad... In the end, it's all worth it because it really makes me happy. There's nothing better than loving what you do. - Aaliyah
Keep working hard and you can get anything that you want. If God gave you the talent, you should go for it. But don't think it's going to be easy. It's hard! - Aaliyah