Madonna (Madonna Louise Ciccone) Quotes
I really saw myself as the quintessential Cinderella. I think that's when I really thought about how I wanted to do something else and get away from all that.
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The food in such places is so tasteless because the members associate spices and garlic with just the sort of people they're trying to keep out.
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I really saw myself as the quintessential Cinderella. I think that's when I really thought about how I wanted to do something else and get away from all that.
