Mariah Carey's career is defined by her unapologetic honesty. And, not only does the singer rope you in with her charisma, but has the grit to go with it. And, if you haven't basked in the glory of the sass and charm that surrounds her, her <a href=" memoir: 'The Meaning of Mariah Carey' sure will help.

She Doesn't Mince Her Words

Now, Carey's never shied away from saying exactly how she feels, and has never made bones about her opinions. If there was a bush to beat around, she passed up on that opportunity every step of the way. And, what arrived instead, is a long legacy of irreplaceable quips and unforgettable quotes. Take a look!

  • 1. "I don't think anyone knows as much about what's right for me as I do."
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  • 2. "I don't mind being compared to Whitney, there are people miles worse to be compared to."
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  • 3. "If you see me as just the princess then you misunderstand who I am and what I have been through."
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  • 4. "Basically, I started singing when I started talking. Music has just been my saving grace my whole life."
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  • 5. "There is a light at the end of the tunnel… hopefully its not a freight train!"
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  • 6. "If critics have problems with my personal life, it's their problem. Anybody with half a brain would realize that it's the charts that count."
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  • 7. "Whatever you're going through in your life, don't ever give up."
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  • 8. "You really just want to know that somebody loves you for you. Sometimes you feel like an ATM machine with a wig on it."
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  • 9. "I really rebel against authority."
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  • 10. "I really rebel against authority."
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By: Ahalya Narayanan