Janet Jackson is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actress. She was born May 16, 1966 in Gary, Indiana.

• "I can't believe people got so upset at the sight of a single breast! America is so parochial, I may just have to move to Europe where people are more mature about things like that!."




• "I kinda see everyone as competition. I'm a very competitive person. But I think that's good. Competition is great. And as long as it's friendly and not a malicious thing, then I think it's cool."




• "I've talked about sex a great deal in my music for a great while now. I feel very comfortable with it."




• "Dreams can become a reality when we possess a vision that is characterized by the willingness to work hard, a desire for excellence, and a belief in our right and our responsiblity to be equal members of society."




• "I was never pushed into the religion by my mother or anyone else. I made up my own mind when I was old enough. I am not a religious person, but I am spiritual. But I don't believe in things like guilt. I believe in a higher power. I believe in inspiration"




• "There are two sides of the Velvet Rope. Those who want to be on the other side and those who are on the other side."




• "I used to hurt so badly that I'd ask God why, what have I done to deserve any of this? I feel now He was preparing me for this, for the future. That's the way I see it"




• "You have to be careful with the clitoris, because if the piercer doesn't know what he's doing, it can be numbed for good."