Gloria Estefan quotes

Gloria Estefan is an American musician, singer, and songwriter of Cuban descent, renowned for her influence on Latin pop music. Her powerful voice and vibrant performances have garnered international acclaim and numerous awards. She has paved the way for Latin artists in mainstream music and continues to inspire generations. Here are 243 of her quotes:

I'd like them to see that those things that set us apart or make us different can be wonderful contributions to the world around us. I'd like them to see that size and color are irrelevant to the dreams we envision for ourselves. And I'd also love for them to see that life is a journey, and every step of the way, we can learn something and become stronger and wiser.

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When you are happy it is harder to write [songs].

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A woman's exterior beauty is a reflection of her internal peace and happiness.

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I make the best pancakes you'll ever have! And I claim that title gladly. On Saturdays I make them for everybody.

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I'm very excited about this wonderful opportunity to take part in the evolution of a company that is integral to the Hispanic community and a powerful force in all areas of the media.

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This blend of musicians on '90 Millas' is historically significant on a number of levels. This is the first and quite possibly the last time that all of these legendary artists will play together on one CD.

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I tell him [husband Emilio] you are lucky I am not a jealous woman, because look at the women he's worked with: Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Thalia, Madonna. These very sexy women. I trust him.

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Of course in Miami, not denouncing Fidel Castro at every turn is almost as bad as saying Gloria Estefan can't sing.

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For the rest of my life, the one song that people will remember -- regardless -- is "Conga" . . . I never get tired of singing it. It never gets old for me.

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You've got a new Spanish-language album out now ["90 Millas," released in September of 2007], and the single ["No Llores"] is #1 on the Billboard Latin chart.

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It is so important for me to keep authentic Cuban sounds alive. All of these great artists have changed the landscape of Latin music and it's an honor to have them on this album ["90 Millas," released in September of 2007]. I believe this album will expose a new generation to the richness of Cuban music.

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[My mother] closed the school the next day [after a visit from Castro's soldiers], because she knew that the purpose of education was the broadening and opening of children's minds. And she couldn't be a party to the systematic closing of minds, borders, freedoms and ideals.

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I've bought more music for my Ipod in one year than I bought in the last ten years of my life.

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I thought it would be lovely to use [pet bulldog] Noelle as an example to teach the importance of being who you are. For me it's important to inspire children in a positive way, and at times they understand more messages through entertainment than when one is talking to them directly.

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I received an award for 25 million in [album] sales the night before the bus accident [in 1990].

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[As of November 17, 2006] 'Noelle's Treasure Tale' has remained at No. 3 on the New York Times children's best seller list since its October 10 release.

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I have a twenty-month-old baby, a sixteen-year-old boy - same maturity level.

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You've got to believe. Never be afraid to dream.

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We do have the power to save one another...

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I have had a life in which I have had to face every big fear, and it has not been pleasant.

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I majored in Psychology in college. I was going to be a child psychologist.

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Getting this caliber of musicians together [for "90 Millas" CD in September of 2007] is almost impossible to do again.

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