If you see me as just the princess then you misunderstand who I am and what I have been through.
Mariah Carey

I don't think anyone knows as much about what's right for me as I do.
Mariah Carey

Whatever you're going through in your life, don't ever give up.
Mariah Carey

Butterflies are always following me, everywhere I go.
Mariah Carey

In this world, I call the shots and I think I know best.
Mariah Carey

A lot of people are singing about how screwed up the world is, and I don't think that everybody wants to hear about that all the time.
Mariah Carey

Forget the image, forget the ensemble, forget the rumours, forget the short skirts, the big hair, whatever! I owe this to the fans and I will never forget you so I want to accept this award on behalf of all of you.
Mariah Carey

I always felt like the rug could be pulled out from under me at anytime. And coming from a racially mixed background, I always felt like I didn't really fit in anywhere.
Mariah Carey