Blues and soul and jazz music has so much pain, so much beauty of raw emotion and passion.

— Christina Aguilera

I always wanted to have my own album released before I graduated from high school.

— Christina Aguilera

If life is a journey, It can take you anywhere you want to go.

— Christina Aguilera

I have spoken honestly about being born into a home where there was discord and chaos. I saw my mom have a rough time with my dad being very controlling, which is why I push back whenever I feel like someone is trying to box me in. It makes me run for the hills.

— Christina Aguilera

I look back at the looks I've had over the years. I'm proud of myself that I had the courage to experiment with crazy hairstyles and some fashion things. Would I do it again? No. But that's part of the learning process and getting from point A to point B.

— Christina Aguilera

I love doing normal things - movies, shopping, going out with friends, writing, reading, taking hot bubble baths - that's a big one for relaxation. I also love to go to art and history museums.

— Christina Aguilera

I love theatrics and have a huge imagination: Why would I want to sit onstage and sing a bunch of ballads back-to-back?

— Christina Aguilera

I'm a bit of a night owl because that's when I feel the most creative and alive.

— Christina Aguilera

I'm a risk-taker and I've always been like that, especially when it comes to fashion

— Christina Aguilera

I’m sorry for blaming you for everything I just couldn’t do, and I’ve hurt myself by hurting you.

— Christina Aguilera