Nicki Minaj is one of those rare artists who get the social aspect of their career. She interacts with her fans. She replies to them. She gets them information first. Karen Civil Read Quote
All I cared about was ‘TRL.’ I was studying communications at school, and one day before class, I heard about the ‘Search For An Apprentice’ program. Karen Civil Read Quote
I didn’t have a resume when Lil Wayne hired me. I didn’t have a resume when Beats by Dre flew me across the country to be their 12th employee. I still don’t have a resume! Karen Civil Read Quote
As an Elizabeth native, I believe it is my duty to give back to my community. Our youth is our future, and it truly takes a village to raise a child. Karen Civil Read Quote
That’s the wonderful thing about picking and choosing who we want to work with, because I’ve been in situations where I’ve worked with someone, and they thought they were gonna be on the cover of ‘XXL’ in two months. I’m like, ‘That’s not how it works.’ Karen Civil Read Quote
In high school, I created a fan group for J.D. Williams, who played Bodie on ‘The Wire.’ I had the chance to meet him, and he took me to have lunch at IHOP. At that point in my life, I noticed this Internet thing was giving me the chance to check off goals off of my bucket list. Karen Civil Read Quote
I am not quick to call someone a friend. It is OK to have acquaintances and be associates. We make these words sound bad, but it is about understanding everyone’s place in your life. I have a great group of people around me. I value them more than anything. Karen Civil Read Quote
Don’t let the insecurities of others dull your sparkle. Shine like the star you are born to be. Karen Civil Read Quote
