'Just the fact that she made it look good to control your own life when that was something that was not supposed to be very sexy for a woman. She's one of the few women who has remained true to herself and been a character.' (Rolling Stone, #695 17 november 1994)

'She's incredibly brave and she's got a real mischevious quality about her. I find her very compelling, really daring.' (SPIN, Interview 98/04)

'Madonna's sound was made for the dance floor when she epitomized the New York club kid; it got a bit closer to rock when she started presenting herself that w…

'I really like Madonna. What I admire is she's made it on her own terms.' Ayumi Hamasaki