“Being a working mother is not easy, but I think it helps you choose what's important in your life. If I think about starting a new project - whether it be music, a movie or a fragrance - I always stop and think: Is this something I feel really passionate about? That way, if I'm not at home at least it's for something I really love, and my son can look up to that.” IfsThinkingWayFeelsLooksImportantHelpingHomeMotherEasySonProjectsStartingPassionateLook UpMy SonYou ChooseFragranceWhat's ImportantNew Projects Author:Christina Aguilera
“I’ve never watched an entire episode of "American Idol." It’s too mean. Why would anyone want to go on a show to be ripped apart? I don’t want to be tough with my singers, but I do want to tell them on "The Voice" that if you really want this, you’ll be kicked when you’re down. You have to be willing to roll with those punches. You have to really want it.” IfsWantMeanShowsVoiceWillingGoes OnToughSingersIdolsEpisodesRippedAmerican Idol Author:Christina Aguilera
“Nothing is ever a setback. If anything, it just motivates you for what's next.” IfsNextSetback Author:Christina Aguilera
“Call me a slag. If it means being a strong woman, I'll gladly be that.” IfsMeanStrongCall MeStrong WomenBeing A Strong WomanSlag Author:Christina Aguilera
“The real beauty - inside, it comes from the heart, where love lives. If not, even the most common facial features can not hide the emptiness, which eventually pushes people.” PeopleIfsHeartRealCommonFeaturesEmptinessLove LifeCan NotFacialReal BeautyBeauty On The InsideFacial Features Author:Christina Aguilera
“It's frustrating always being compared to Britney because we are two very different artists... We both dance and sing but people have not yet had enough time to realise that there is a huge difference between us. If she wants to go and do something, I'll want to do the opposite.” PeopleIfsWantTwoDifferentEnoughArtistDifferencesHugeOppositesRealisingFrustratingEnough TimeHad Enough Author:Christina Aguilera
“If I was having a bad day, or if something was really getting me down -- boy troubles, whatever -- I wanted to go out and get a new piercing. It was definitely a release for me. Something that made me feel a little more strong or empowered. Because it was something that had to do with me and no one else.” IfsFeelsLittlesMadeWantedStrongBoysTroubleReleaseEmpoweredBad DayPiercingsHaving A Bad Day Author:Christina Aguilera
“I just kick off my shoes, walk around barefoot, I don't care if my feet get dirty.” IfsCareWalksFeetShoesDon't CareI Don't CareDirtyKicksBarefoot Author:Christina Aguilera
“I'm an ocean, because I'm really deep. If you search deep enough you can find rare exotic treasures.” IfsEnoughFunnyOceanTreasureDumbExoticReally DeepDeep Ocean Author:Christina Aguilera
“It's definitely a dream come true to be recognized and to be able to sign autographs. But, it's also a lot of hard work and can be draining. If you don't know already, you will quickly learn who your real friends are.” IfsKnowsRealHardDreamAbleHard WorkReal FriendsDreams Come TrueAutographsDrainingWho Your Real Friends AreSigning Autographs Author:Christina Aguilera
“I think it's really great when you stand up for something that you really believe, even if you get heat for it.” IfsThinkingBelieveHeatReally Great Author:Christina Aguilera
“A lot of people are afraid to face themselves, especially when something goes wrong. But that's important, because if something happens within a relationship, it could be how you're allowing someone else to treat you.” PeopleIfsImportantHappensFacesTreatsAllowing Author:Christina Aguilera
“I got along better with the guys than with the girls. Only two girls came up to talk to me. Later I found out they were telling their boyfriends, 'If you talk to her, I'll kill you.' It's always rough with that high school thing.” IfsTwoSchoolGuyGirlFoundHigh SchoolRoughTalk To Me Author:Christina Aguilera
