In her own words

Ten brief interview and broadcast quotations, with their context and source. Locations are included only when documented.

Mariah Carey

“I don't harp on negative things.”

Discussing how she approached painful memories while writing.

“I always try to push through”

An excerpt from her answer about seeking a more positive perspective.

“It broke mine.”

Responding to Abby West’s reaction to a childhood memory.

“Faith is one of the central themes”

Describing a recurring subject in the memoir.

“This is incredible.”

Responding to National Recording Registry recognition.

“I just wrote from my heart what I wanted.”

Recalling writing the Christmas song before knowing its future impact.

“I don't acknowledge time.”

A playful aside while discussing the song’s timeless sound.

“So next look, next layer of my life.”

Moving from Glitter to The Emancipation of Mimi in the fashion retrospective.

“everything should be an evening event.”

Joking about daylight while recalling her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony.

“They told me there would be tea.”

Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve · Times Square, New York · December 31, 2017.

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