Gloria Estefan

A lot of the way I sing is playing off other musicians. It's what I love to do the most. ”

I'm a writer and this is what I love to do. ”

Having felt people's love and support first hand through difficult moments in my life makes me feel it's our responsibility to help one another. ”

My mom was a source of strength. She showed me by example that women, regardless of how difficult life may get, can do it all. ”

You know, it's funny how songs continue to grow and evolve and become a new and deeper reflection of your life. ”

I spent 15 years on the road between touring and recording and I never saw anything. I want to enjoy life. ”

What's the point if you make something that's not you, and you're successful? You have to perform it the rest of your life. ”

There are so many beautiful things that are a part of the world, and I've always looked at life that way; I've always tried to put on a smile and a brave front, not just for my kids but in my own life and all the difficulties that I've gone through. ”

If there's ever been a dark moment in my life... well, I wanted to check out. Music was a big escape. ”

There are so many difficult things we're living through in the world today, so many horrible events, but we cannot let them stop us. No matter what happens, I feel you must move forward with optimism and not get totally sideswiped. ”