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" I’ve had a wonderful amount of success and done a lot at 22, but there’s a lot more I want to do. "

" What's good in having money and being famous if you can't share it with others less fortunate than yourself? "

" I would like to make a bigger impact on the world by giving back, and using my celebrity to raise money for people who need it most. "

" I don't mess around when it comes to my work – it's important. That's when I will definitely put someone in their place. "

“ If God gave you the talent, you should go for it. But don’t think it’s going to be easy. It’s hard! ”

" Being in this business, I accept that there are positives and negatives but having a strong family base and a belief in God enables me to weather the storms. ”

“ It’s hard to say what I want my legacy to be when I’m long gone. ”

“ That’s why I work every day. Ev-er-y day. I want to knock people out. ”

“ There is always a bit of pressure to do a good album – to do good work, period. ”

“ I’m a total performer. ”

“ People are gonna look up to me because I’m young, black, and female. ”

" I want longevity. I don't want to get out there and run myself ragged and spread myself thin. "

" I think it's important to take a break, you know, from the public eye for a while, and give people a chance to miss you. "

" I see myself as sexy. If you are comfortable with it, it can be very classy and appealing. "

" I began to work the stage and get the audience into it. I also learned how to have fun out there. It is something I will never forget."

" There are certain things I want to keep to me. I don’t discuss my private life. "

" When a fan comes up to you and says I love your music, there’s nothing better than that."

" You have to love what you do to want to do it everyday. "

" I’m the interpreter. I’m the one who takes your words and brings them to life. I was trained to sing and dance and laugh, and that’s what I want to do. "

" I don’t think about my previous success. I’m happy that the work I’ve done has been very successful. "

" It’s in how you carry yourself. I’ve always been a very mature person, and I’ve always known what I wanted. And I go after it no matter what. "

" I want people to remember me as a full on entertainer and a good person. "

" All I can do is leave it in God’s hands and hope that my fans feel where I’m coming from. "

" I stay true to myself and my style, and I am always pushing myself to be aware of that and be original."

" I’m a survivor and I can handle anything. I’m very confident about that. "

" I don't want to abandon one work for the other, and I don't think I need to sacrifice anything to put my all into either one of them."

Baby Girl: Better Known As Aaliyah By Kathy Iandoli

By Sandy

Tuesday, December 29, 2020 - 18:01

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Repost via @kath3000: "Like so many of you, I remember exactly where I was when I learned that Aaliyah was killed. It’s one of those moments that has stuck with me forever, and through my writing career I have written about Baby Girl a lot—I guess to fill the void of never getting to interview her. Today, I am so honored to unveil the cover of my book 'Baby Girl: Better Known As Aaliyah' and announce that pre-orders are officially live on Amazon. I don’t mean to hype myself up here, but YOU ARE NOT READY FOR WHAT THIS BOOK BEHOLDS. The release date has been moved up a week too, to August 17, 2021. This is because the fans wanted it to be. Fans like me. Fans like you. So thank you to everyone who participated, my Team Aaliyah, Aaliyah Army, Aaliyah's Angels, all of y’all who are going SO hard for this book. This book is for us. And for her. /.\ Baby Girl: Better Known As Aaliyah, coming August 17, 2021 via Atria Books / Simon & Schuster. Pre-Order link in bio. #aaliyah #babygirl #ripaaliyah #ripbabygirl #teamaaliyah #aaliyaharmy #youngnation #aaliyahsangels #bookstagram"

First and foremost I would like to say a huge congratulations to Kathy for her continuous effort, hard work and dedication as a writer. ✍🏽 Not only writing about a woman who is dear to all of us, but for allowing myself to be a part of this amazing book. 🙏🏽❤ Forever grateful and blessed beyond belief. From a fan, by a fan, with real fans sharing their insights and love about a woman who truly inspired us all. This is one book you don't want to miss out on. Kathy's captivating words will leave you in such awe and wonder, be it a new fan or 1st generation fan, there will be something for all fans to come together to reminisce and learn who the REAL Aaliyah was all about. Those who knew her personally and worked alongside her are also a part of this book. So much to say right now...but I don't wanna spoil the surprise. Just know that #AaliyahIsComing and y'all ain't ready for what's in store! 🙈🙊🙉

You can pre-order 'Baby Girl: Better Known As Aaliyah' below via Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1982156848/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GxUKFbHX8CEF5