American - Musician | December 1, 1985 -
I take goldenseal, Echinacea and cod liver oil when flying to boost my immune system.
Janelle Monae
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I listen to Prince on my iPad. And I use a Chords & Scales app to warm up before performing.
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I had a strong visceral reaction to the 'Moonlight' script, partly because I felt I knew all of these characters.
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My grandmother was the matriarch. If you didn't have a place to stay, if you needed food, if you were just coming out of jail or rehab, you went to her. Watching her in our family and our wider community was what inspired me and still does.
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I was constantly involved in music and theatre all through middle school and high school.
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I've gotten scripts over the years, but I believe it was the stories of 'Moonlight' and 'Hidden Figures' that really touched my heart and aligned with the messages that I felt were extremely important to me.
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I have worn a tuxedo, but I have never covered up for respectability politics or to shame other women.
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I wouldn't be as comfortable with who I am if it had not been for Prince. I mean, my label 'Wondaland' would not exist without 'Paisley Park' coming before us.
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Maybe I'm outdated in thinking this, but because I'm a young black woman and don't see very many being the lead in a film, I have this fear: 'Will I be working?'
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When I first started in this industry, my goal was to be some best friend. The sidekick. I thought that would be an accomplishment.
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I will never stop making music.
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I have mentors like Erykah Badu. She's been like a big sister to me.
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