Quote of the day by Madonna: ‘When I’m hungry, I eat. When I’m thirsty, I drink. When I feel like saying something, I say it,' life advice by the ‘Material Girl’ singer on being your most unapologetic self. (Instagram)

Madonna is one of the most iconic and beloved pop singers in the past few decades. With hundreds of songs under her belt, she managed to create an empire, starting from dead-end jobs in New York to becoming a millionaire. One ideology the singer always promoted, which helped her rise to the top and stand out, is the need to be confident in who you are and say your truth out loud. There is no reason to control yourself for the sake of others, and you need to be honest and truthful about who you are.What the quote of the day from the ‘Material Girl’ singer reads: “When I’m hungry, I eat. When I’m thirsty, I drink. When I feel like saying something, I say it.”

What did Madonna mean by this quote?

The pop icon shared these words during an interview around the time she released her album, ‘Like a Virgin.’ While talking to Rolling Stone magazine in 1984 about her music and life, she shared these words of wisdom about not wanting to back down from being her most true and unapologetic self.Madonna used the two most basic needs of life, eating and drinking, as an example of what is needed for sustenance. By comparing her wants and needs to eating and drinking, the singer essentially talked about how important it is to let your voice, your opinion, and what you want be heard out loud.

Madonna opened up about how important it is to understand that you need to be your freest and most unapologetic self at all times, no matter the situation. (Instagram)

Most people are conditioned from a young age to control themselves, filter their thoughts, control their tone, and suppress their instincts to avoid making others uncomfortable or unhappy. Madonna’s statement rejects this idea of constant compromise. She refuses to manage other people's emotions and needs at the expense of her own voice. Instead, she turns the narrative around to emphasise that one should be confident in who they are as a person and demand to be heard no matter the situation. Essentially, if you do not have a seat at the table, you make a seat for yourself.This ideology became the baseline for her image throughout her career: be yourself, unapologetically, no matter the scenario or situation.

About Madonna’s early life

Madonna Louise Ciccone was born on August 16, 1958, in Bay City, Michigan. She grew up in a religious joint family in the suburbs of Detroit with five full brothers and sisters and two half-siblings from her father's second marriage. From a young age, Madonna had a knack for the arts and started training in ballet and modern dance while attending Rochester Adams High School. She was known to be good at her studies at the time, while also being known for her rebellious nature.After graduating from school, she started attending the University of Michigan on a dance scholarship under the mentorship of choreographer Christopher Flynn. She later dropped out of college and moved to New York to pursue her dream. There, she worked odd jobs and trained with theatre troupes at the start of her career. While working as a backup dancer, she also started exploring music. She performed with a lot of local bands, including the Breakfast Club and the Emmys.

All about Madonna’s career

Madonna made her official debut as a singer in 1982 with the release of her first-ever single, 'Everybody.' She later released another single, ‘Burning Up,' and her self-titled album in 1983, which was a major commercial success. She later became an international star with the release of her second album in 1984 titled ‘Like a Virgin.’ One of the most popular songs from the album was ‘Material Girl,' which topped multiple charts at the time of its release and, over the years, has become a timeless classic to listen to for many old and new fans.

Madonna reflects on her journey from 1980s New York to her upcoming album Confessions II during a candid appearance on The Graham Norton Show.Image Credit (Madonna Instagram)

In 1985, she went on her ‘Virgin Tour,' while also breaking into the acting market with ‘Desperately Seeking Susan.’ Her 1986 album ‘True Blue’ was another international commercial success and generated hits such as ‘Papa Don't Preach,' ‘Open Your Heart,' ‘Live to Tell,' and ‘La Isla Bonita.' In 1989, she released her next album, ‘Like a Prayer,' which also topped the charts and pushed her to global stardom even more. Her single, 'Vogue,' from 1990, became one of her most iconic hits, which was followed by ‘Bedtime Stories,' ‘Ray of Light,' 'Frozen,' and many others. Celebrity Net Worth reports that the singer currently has an overall net worth of USD 850 million.She did not limit herself to music and dancing and started appearing in films as well. This included 'Shanghai Surprise,' 'Who's That Girl,' 'Dick Tracy,' 'A League of Their Own,' 'Evita,' ‘Filth and Wisdom,' 'The Next Best Thing,' 'Swept Away,' and 'Die Another Day.'