Da Brat Quotes

1. “It's OK to make mistakes. Just try not to make the same mistakes over.”

2. “It's so different when you get a second chance to come back out and do your thing - you're more humble, you appreciate it more, you know what not to do this second time around.”

3. “I can be a tomboy or an absolute lady - I gave myself the title 'The Best of Both Girls.'”

4. “It takes hard work to be legendary.”

5. “East Coast, West Coast, all that needs to cease. Everyone wants hip-hop to be this big empire, but we're not going to get to the level we want to get to because of the stupidity.”

6. “I used to be insecure and cover my mouth because I felt like my teeth were too big or I was embarrassed that I might say something stupid.”

7. “My grandmother has passed away, but she was sanctified. I would not want anyone in the church to judge her because of what I do.”

8. “To me, Pride is loving myself and not making excuses for anything: Live in your truth.”

9. “I had my pants backward, cut a hole in my baseball cap, stuck my ponytail through it . I wanted to be the third member of Kris Kross.”

10. “I was never attracted to women until around maybe 18.”

11. “Anything Jermaine Dupri does is done strategically. He knows what he's doing. He's a genius.”

12. “I love Jermaine Dupri. He's very smart at what he does. There's always a method to his madness.”

13. “If I can inspire someone or help somebody to deal with their issues and their sexuality, then I'm here for it.”

14. “I had boyfriends in high school, and then I dated guys and girls, so I guess for a long time I was bisexual.”

15. “I've been talked about for way over 20 years or more so my coat of armor is pretty thick, so I learn what to say and what not to say.”

16. “I'm in the studio every other night. I live there. I sleep there.”

17. “Since the first day I filled in on 'Dish Nation,' it felt comfortable and there was a natural chemistry. The amazingly talented personalities that I'm surrounded by every day make me thrive to be better.”

18. “I am so grateful that Rickey Smiley gave me the opportunity to do his morning show and ecstatic to be a part of the 'Dish Nation' family.”

19. “You never want to hurt the people that raised you; you don't want to disappoint them.”

20. “Without hip-hop, Da Brat wouldn't exist.”

21. “I know who I am. I just sit back and gather my paper.”

22. “Usually I try not to pay attention to the charts, because I don't want to be like, 'Damn, I came in at Number 237.'”

23. “I mean, being sweet is one thing, but having a little loot is another. I like the combination.”

24. “Every day I try to get at least an hour or two on the treadmill. And seeing the end results is the best thing.”

25. “I love performing, rapping; I love people recognizing my talent.”

26. “I always like to come with stuff people don't expect me to. I like the element of surprise.”

27. “I always get what I want.”