Mary J. Blige

My main exercise is cardio. The treadmill is fine, but running outdoors gives me the best results. I try to log 6 to 8 miles a week. I could be in the worst mood, but when I do my cardio, I feel much, much better.

Mary J. Blige

Once you climb to another level, you have to figure out how to sustain it.

Mary J. Blige

People in my neighborhood inspired me to sing. Believe in your ability no matter what, but be realistic with yourself and your ability.

Mary J. Blige

Really, every woman is an example to me, because as women we go through so much pain. We have to live this perfect life when we are messed up inside. We all go through trials and tribulations.

Mary J. Blige

That’s the message I want to give to every up-and-coming artist: Do everything that is going to help you later. If you clone somebody else, that’s all they’re gonna keep wanting from you.

Mary J. Blige

The music business is not a good place for people who don’t know things.

Mary J. Blige

The streets respect me because I kept it real with me. You gotta be real with yourself, and the streets recognize game.

Mary J. Blige

There are people out there who want to provoke me and bring back the old Mary but I’m not giving them the satisfaction.

Mary J. Blige

There’s not enough time to be disrespecting… Life is too short.

Mary J. Blige

We are all spirits. We get depressed. But music makes you want to live. I know my music has saved my life.

Mary J. Blige