“I felt pressure to follow in Madonna's footsteps, and I didn't want to...” — La India Quote

“I felt pressure to follow in Madonna's footsteps, and I didn't want to base my career on sex. So I began to change how I saw myself.”

“At 14 and 15, I used to listen to Tito Puente, Dave Valentine and everything that was happening with American jazz. I love it.”

“I told God, 'I don't want a man. I don't want more gold albums. The only thing I want is the love, friendship, and presence of my mother.' And God gave it to me.”

“I often draw from people in my own experience to base a character on, going back to my days with Mike Leigh.”

“I had a Christian upbringing - it was all about sin and guilt. I was very happy just kissing people. I was like the make-out queen - not even second base.”

“There are a lot of battles to face, and if I didn't have that religious core - that base to turn to - I would be truly lost.”