"My advice to women in general: Even if you're doing a nine-to-five job, treat yourself like a boss. Not arrogant, but be sure of what you want - and don't allow people to run anything for you without your knowledge." 

Nicki Minaj: Artist, Writer

     

 "I want to show little girls that the possibilities are endless. That's my goal - to not only do it for myself, but to show them I can do whatever I put my mind to." 

Nicki Minaj: Artist, Writer

     

 "I don't agree that everyone should agree with everyone's lifestyle. I think that some people aren't going to agree, but I think that when you're mean and when you ridicule people it's a sign of your own insecurities." 

Nicki Minaj: Artist, Writer

     

 "I look at rap as an opportunity to act. My head is full of different characters - in each song I'm auditioning a character." 

Nicki Minaj: Artist, Writer

     

 "I think most artists will experience a lot of negative people on Twitter but, thank God, I've got so many followers that I'm not able to see them that much. I'll see some from time to time but, for the most part, I always focus on something good." 

Nicki Minaj: Artist, Writer

     

 "As a little girl growing up in Southside Jamaica Queens, if anyone would've told me I'd have my own perfume one day, and be able to inspire young black girls everywhere, to go into Macy's or Nordstrom's and see their face staring back at them - I wouldn't believe them." 

Nicki Minaj: Artist, Writer

     

 "Female rappers get it the hardest. You have to be a girl, yet you have to be just as hard as the guys. I think some female rappers get scared out of the business before they can make it." 

Nicki Minaj: Artist, Writer

     

 "People face difficulties, no matter who you are. I faced difficulties with a lot of things. I face opposition every day, but I didn't kill myself and now, thank God, I'm here." 

Nicki Minaj: Artist, Writer