I think the first album cover was considered most provocative. I think that contributed a great deal.

I had a great deal of arrogance and a great deal of bravado, but I think the bravado was brought on by a huge insecurity.

My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.

I think success has no rules, but you can learn a great deal from failure.

I think I have a great deal of self-hatred, a profound feeling of fraudulence, of being detestable and evil. It's only a part of me, but it's there, and it's active.

I think Madonna has a great deal of intelligence and capability. I have a lot of respect for her. She's taken her career and maximized it with intelligence and creativity.