Journalist. Mother. Bunny enthusiast. Pop culture junkie.

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Friday, May 18, 2012

The Dancing Queen



Her voice revealed a broken heart behind a cheerful tune. Glittered disco balls danced on her flawless ebony skin. She was at the right place, at the right time. She craved fame and it ate her whole. How do you escape from a reflection of yourself, frozen in time?

She didn't.



God had to create disco music so I could be born and be successful.


 I am sensual and very physical. I'm very erotic. But my sexuality exists on a sort of a fantasy level.


I don't care if I'm beautiful; I don't care what I am on the outside. It isn't about the outside.


I don't really try to predict what can and will happen with things. Sometimes you think something's gonna be a huge success, and it isn't. And sometimes you pay no attention to something whatsoever, and God just makes it into everything.


I like to know that someone is stronger than I am. I want to be able to know that if I get tired, somebody is there to hold up the fort. I like knowing that I can't pick a refrigerator alone. God did not make me strong enough to do that.


I'm just an ordinary person that did some extraordinary things.


I want a private life, I truly do. I'm not just pretending to want one like lots of celebrities.


Nobody wants you to stop, obviously because you're a moneymaking machine. But you have to make the decision and you have to move forward. So I took time off to have babies and do all that.


Most people don't get called a queen. I appreciate the reference and that I've gotten to be part of people's lives. But now I have to make a new title for myself. That diva thing is getting a little used.


My life was changed in one breath from God.

18 comments:

The Dainty Dolls House said...

She was utterly marvelous..loved her since a child..was so sad to hear of her passing...such beautiful photos and words...have a super weekend! xx

Shannon said...

Her words are inspirational. I agree with the beauty on the inside one the most. More people need to think like her.

Oh to Be a Muse said...

Very awesome quotes you used here. And some cool pictures that I've never seen before. RIP Donna.

Slauditory said...

Awesome quotes, awesome lady. She was so beautiful.

Andrés Corella said...

Beautiful pictures..she was one of my idols and I am still so very in shock she is gone but her music and legacy will live.

hugs
Andy
The Black Label

Despina T. said...

she was a real star with a wonderful voice!rip

French Girl in Seattle said...

Fitting tribute to a grande dame of music. Well done, Jenny. Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)

Melina said...

Such a loss. We are all mourning a true diva of music. Great post. Kisses

http://mostlymelina.blogspot.com.es/

The Grande Dame said...

Really love the quotes you find for these posts. Some awesome photos here, the third one is brilliant. A wonderful tribute.

Josie said...

She had some GREAT quotes!
xo Josie
www.winksmilestyle.com

Meri said...

I just love that first disco quote. Beautiful profile!

Amber Lucas A Mused Blog said...

I was so sad to hear about her passing. She had a voice that just made you STOP and then want to MOVE.

Sherin said...

She was such a gorgeous and talented artist. What a loss!

A BRIT GREEK said...

What an artist and incredibly inspiring woman. I remember loving her music as a child too... glitz and discoballs... She will be missed.
Great post J, loving the images.
x.o.x.o

Maynard Morrissey said...

I was a wreck when I heard that Donna has died. I grew up on her music, thanks to my Mom who played her records over and over.
Beautiful and incredibly talented woman with a stunning voice.

Wonderful post, Jennifer!

Unknown said...

So nice!!

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Unknown said...

her music will live on!

Chicago Chic said...

What a strong, humble, and determined lady she was! So sad that she is gone :(