Best quotes by Ricky Martin
Ricky Martin
Musician
Ricky Martin, born on December 24, 1971, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a globally acclaimed Puerto Rican singer, actor, and humanitarian. He gained international fame with his infectious pop and Latin music, captivating audiences with his dynamic performances and charismatic stage presence.
Martin initially rose to prominence as a member of the boy band Menudo in the 1980s. However, it was his solo career that truly launched him into superstardom. In 1999, his hit single "Livin' la Vida Loca" from the album "Ricky Martin" became a chart-topping sensation, propelling him into the mainstream music scene. His energetic blend of pop, dance, and Latin influences resonated with audiences worldwide.
Beyond his music career, Ricky Martin is also recognized for his advocacy and philanthropic work. In 2010, he publicly came out as gay and has since been an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. He founded the Ricky Martin Foundation, which focuses on the welfare of children around the world, combating human trafficking, and providing aid in the aftermath of natural disasters.
In addition to his musical achievements and activism, Martin has ventured into acting, appearing in television shows like "General Hospital" and Broadway productions such as "Les Misérables." He has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including Grammy Awards and Billboard Music Awards, cementing his status as a multi-talented and influential artist.
Ricky Martin's impact on both the entertainment industry and the world at large is undeniable, as he continues to use his platform to promote positive change and inspire people through his music and humanitarian efforts.
Ricky Martin quotes by category:
РозкішTravelPrivilegeI didn't go around the world, I went around the world on a private jet. I didn't have a hotel room, we had an entire floor. We were spoiled.
InspirationCourageHelping OthersHeroes represent the best of ourselves, respecting that we are human beings. A hero can be anyone from Gandhi to your classroom teacher, anyone who can show courage when faced with a problem. A hero is someone who is willing to help others in his or her best capacity.
LifeDreamsSelf-ExpressionPotentialPossibilitiesEveryday begins like a blank chalkboard, on which each one of us can write the poem of our present and our dreams for the future.
ВчительLifeLearningRepetitionLife is like a great teacher..... she will repeat the lesson until you learn.
Personal GrowthConnectionMindsetSpiritualityAnyone who is not on your same evolutionary and spiritual frequency will distance himself from you, while all those who are on the same evolutionary and spiritual frequency as you will come closer to you; you will see how amazing it is to discover that everyone who needs to be by your side will ultimately appear in your life in the most spontaneous and divine manner. That's how powerful the mind is
UncertaintyFutureAcceptanceLiving In The PresentWhat will happen from now on? It doesn't matter. I can only focus on what's happening to me in this moment.
LoveFriendsAcceptanceLove, acceptance, friends, two kids that I love. I have to take care of myself for them. I've also been a vegetarian for two years.
LifeDreamsRealityAspirationsI don't want to dream anymore, I want my life to be real!
SuccessConfidenceEmpowermentOvercoming ChallengesAnd when you feel the heat, the world is at your feet.
Personal ExperiencesGetting caught masturbating sucks. I got caught masturbating in jail 7 or 8 times, it really sucks.
Self-ExpressionAcceptanceI have decided to tell the world that I accept my homosexuality and celebrate this gift that life has given me.
I hated it when people tried to force me out when I wasn't ready. It was very painful, and it actually pushed me away from doing so.
ArtImaginationI'm an artist and you can fantasize about me however you want.
AuthenticityHonestySelf-ExpressionParentingIntegrityI need to tell the world what I'm about, my nature, because not doing so would be teaching my children how to lie. I didn't want it to be.
Personal GrowthSelf-ReflectionStrengthAcceptanceThese years in silence and reflection made me stronger and reminded me that acceptance has to come from within and that this kind of truth gives me the power to conquer emotions I didn't even know existed.
SuccessAmbitionDeterminationSelf-ConfidenceSelf-EmpowermentI'm like a shark, right at the top of the food chain. I take what I want, when I want. I truly am the reflection of perfection.
MusicPersonal GrowthSelf-ReflectionDetachmentDuring my sabbatical, I spent two years not listening to my songs at all.
RespectSoulFaithAcceptanceBuddhism has a very beautiful teaching that says the worst thing you can do to your soul is to tell someone their faith is wrong.
EmpathyAcceptanceWhen someone isn't ready we must not try to force them out. People are being bullied and committing suicide because they're gay and it's horrible.
HappinessMaterial PossessionsContentmentSimplicityI don't need anything to live, to be honest. Give me a mattress or a futon on the floor and I'll be the happiest camper.
UncertaintyChangeUnpredictabilityShow BusinessAnything can change in show business, you know how it goes, everything changes from one day to the other.
Self-AcceptancePersonal IdentityGratitudePrideI am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am.
HappinessEmotionsBlessingsSpiritualityFatherhoodEverything they do, from smiling to crying, feels like a blessing. Being a father feels amazing. This has been the most spiritual moment in my life.
The homosexual community wants me to be gay. The heterosexual community wants me to be straight. Every [writer] thinks, "I'm the journalist who's going to make him talk". I pray for them. I pray that they get a life and stop living mine!
LoveSacrificePrioritiesI canceled a show once to be with someone that I loved.
ParentingFatherhoodA lot of people say, 'Wow, you're a single father of twin boys, that's crazy!' Two toddlers can get hectic, but I wouldn't change it for anything. Every day they teach me different things. The love is there. When you have a two-year-old saying every other hour, 'Papi, te amo. Papi, I love you,' it can't get better.
Self-ImageSelf-PerceptionPersonal IdentitySexualitySexuality and sensuality are completely different things. Sensuality is something that you're born with. But sexuality is something I leave for my own mirror.
ReligionStressConsumerismI think religion is a bunch of hooey, and I think that the holidays are an opportunity for people to get stressed out, getting their rush to shop. It's so conformist.
SimplicityBuddha's teaching are very simple, you don't have to break your head to understand the message. The part that I like the most from Buddha's teachings and from His Holiness, The Dalai Lama, is that the most powerful weapon is to not attack, to be able to have self-control.
Personal PreferencesI love giving the golden shower. I've done it before in the shower. It's like so sexy, you know, the temperature of your body and the shower water is very different.
DeterminationLoyaltyCourageAmongst the qualities a hero should have, I would include determination, loyalty, courage, perseverance, patience, focus, intrepidity and selflessness.
ChildhoodImaginationI played Luke Skywalker. Every time we played, I was Luke Skywalker. Nobody else could be Luke Skywalker.
RelationshipsFamilyMemoriesFatherhoodI always wanted to be a father. I have a beautiful relationship with my dad and beautiful memories. I always knew I was going to have a family.
DisciplineExerciseFoodI eat everything, that's a problem. I don't have discipline. My favorite dish is the Caribbean. Meat, rice, lots of grains. But I do like to do exercises. Lately, I've been having capoeira classes and lots of cardiovascular exercises, such as jogging and cycling.
FamilyIndependenceParentingBefore, I used to ask permission to my parents to leave the house. Now it's - I ask permission to my children to leave the house. They own the house.
StereotypesI have been a victim of stereotypes. I come from Latin America and to some countries, we are considered 'losers,' drug traffickers, and that is not fair because that is generalizing.
IdentitySelf-DiscoveryQuestioningSexualityFor many years I thought I was bisexual. And then I would ask myself, 'What is bisexual? Does that even exist?'
TalentSelf-ReflectionTime ManagementRegretsSexualityIf I had spent a quarter of the time that I spent manipulating my sexuality in front of a piano instead, I would be the most gifted piano player of my lifetime.
LoveRelationshipsWomenPersonal ExperiencesFeelingsI had very steady and formal relationships with women. And I can say, I fell in love with women and it felt right.
I believe we have to bring Broadway a little Latino flair. We have to keep it alive.
SuccessFameInfluenceYouthI was onstage with Menudo since I was 12 years old. To us, the most successful one was the guy with the most fans. If you moved your hips and the girls screamed, you were getting it right. Who wouldn't want to be like Elvis or Jim Morrison!
Self-AcceptanceSocietal ExpectationsPersonal IdentityI used to look at gay men and think, 'I'm not like that, I don't want to be like that, that's not me.'
Self-ImageSelf-ExpressionSelf-ConfidenceSelf-AssessmentSelf-IdentityI truly am the reflection of perfection.
Well-BeingPrioritiesCreative ProcessChildrenMy priorities are: I need to be good; I need to be well within for my children to be well within; and then the creative process flows, organically and smoothly. I'm not looking to experience what I went through in the 'Livin' La Vida Loca' days again.
One day I'm riding a bicycle in my neighborhood, the next day I auditioned for Menudo and was on a plane to perform in front of 200,000 people.
FamilyDiversitySelf-IdentityParentingAcceptanceEvery family is different. I am mom and I am dad and I'm going to do my best. You should be proud, walk through life saying I have the coolest family. I am part of a modern family.
FamilyPersonal ValuesParentingI just want my children to be happy. I want my children to be healthy.