Shania Twain Quotes (34 Quotes)

The only reason that you do visual is solely for the visual. That's the only reason. It doesn't sell your music for you.

I lost my sense of trust, honesty and compassion. I crashed down and became what I consider an emotional mess. I've never been so miserable in my whole life. I just wanted to go to bed and never get up.

I remember I autographed it to Mutt Lange, and I may only have put one t on Mutt. I mean, I'd never heard of such a name. I'm sure he must've thought that was quite funny. He must've known from that autograph, right off the bat, that I had no idea wh

One day, someone said to me, 'Do you want to go jump out of an airplane?' I felt like I had nothing to lose anymore, so I said, 'Why not?' And every day since then, I ask myself that question.

All I ever intended was to make a living at what I do. Everything I've achieved since then is above and beyond.

So many people bare their midriffs, I don't know why mine is such an issue.

I have arm-wrestled here and there... guys seem to want to test my strength.

Later in my life, I'm going to look back and smile and be very fulfilled. I know that if I don't give it my all right now I'll regret it later. That's very important to me, because I've worked all my life to have this.

I was in a very deep, dark slump, and I needed to find a way to get myself out of it. I had to force myself back out into life, back out into experiencing things.

My voice is stronger today than ever.

I don't want my body to be a distraction from my talent or my brain.

If my clothing does stand out, then I guess it's a compliment, but I just wear whatever feels comfortable.

I'll always be sad that my marriage ended.

It's important to give it all you have while you have the chance.

There were moments when I really just thought, I don't need anything and I don't need anyone. I just want to go away and disappear.

Putting a stamp on things just helps you say, 'Hey, yesterday I was there, and today I'm here.' It's another step forward, and it feels like another turning point and an unleashing of creativity, and now I'm going to start focusing on the show and the production, the fun stuff that comes with it.

Writing is very much a playground - an artistic playground. It's the most fun thing I do.

I feel like I'm on top of the world. Honestly, I feel like I've climbed a very giant mountain, and I'm just standing right on top with my arms wide open and breathing rarified air.

Without a doubt, the best way to get to know me is through my music.

Country music is still your grandpa's music, but it's also your daughter's music. It's getting bigger and better all the time and I'm glad to be a part of it.

I find that the very things that I get criticized for, which is usually being different and just doing my own thing and just being original, is the very thing that's making me successful.

Dysphonia is not a singing problem. It's a voice box issue in the muscle on the voice, very different from having a nodule on the vocal cords, which I've never had. I'm lucky that I've never had that. It needs a long renewal time, and even today, I am still addressing it.

Yes, you can lose somebody overnight, yes, your whole life can be turned upside down. Life is short. It can come and go like a feather in the wind.

I feel like in a way I'm starting over, with everything.

My goal is to appeal to as many people as I can. I'm not looking to leave country, but I do want to have more international success.

I am very excited that my music and career will be showcased on XM. Through the years I have always tried to find new ways to present my music and my story to my fans. I'm excited to explore this long-form interview concept and bring something unique and different to the table with this six-part series on XM. It's nice to look back, even for me, at the whole thing. It's a great reflection.

It was just like a dream. I could have ended up with an album that's not all that different from anything else coming out of Nashville. Mutt made the difference. He took these songs, my attitude, my creativity, and colored them in a way that is unique.

I really feel like life will dictate itself. You should allow it to unfold as naturally as possible. Just go with the flow. When you're really desperate, you say a few prayers and hope for the best. That's the way I've always lived my life.

I'm never at my best on television. There's a row of cameras between you and the audience, and it's very weird, very confusing.

I feel sexy when I get out of the tub - your skin is fresh and you've put up your hair without looking.

I don't have to worry about what people are thinking and what's going on in the industry. I don't want that stuff to influence what I'm doing. Because I think it stifles you creatively. I don't want to have to care too much about that. All I care about is what the fans think. It's really all I care about, honestly.

I really hope my peers appreciate and respect what I'm doing.

I'm not going to be somebody who wants to hold on to my fame for the rest of my life.

I'm more private than people realize. I'm not that easy to get to know.