7 Quotes & Sayings By Ricky Martin

Ricky Martin is a Puerto Rican singer and actor. He has sold more than 30 million records and has won many awards, including four American Music Awards, two Latin Grammy Awards and a Grammy. Martin is the recipient of the American Music Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance six times, including three consecutive wins from 2000 to 2002. He was named as the "Sexiest Man Alive" by People magazine in 2003 Read more

In 2005, he received an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music.

1
I am convinced that music, like philanthropy, bridges hope. Ricky Martin
2
You just have to get rid of fear and confront the world. Look at yourself in the mirror and say to yourself, 'I love you and nothing will destroy you and you're not going to fall.' Ricky Martin
3
A lot of people say, 'Wow, you're a single father of twin boys, that's crazy! ' Two toddlers can get hectic, but I wouldn't change it for anything. Every day they teach me different things. The love is there. When you have a two-year-old saying every other hour, 'Papi, te amo. Papi, I love you, ' it can't get better. Ricky Martin
4
Heroes represent the best of ourselves, respecting that we are human beings. A hero can be anyone from Gandhi to your classroom teacher, anyone who can show courage when faced with a problem. A hero is someone who is willing to help others in his or her best capacity. Ricky Martin
5
Amongst the qualities a hero should have, I would include determination, loyalty, courage, perseverance, patience, focus, intrepidity and selflessness. Ricky Martin
6
Before I came out, I had a lot of anger. For years people would ask, 'How are you doing?' and I'd say, 'Good, fine.' It's show business, and that's what you have to show. Ricky Martin