“I came from a very strict background, and didn't hear any Jamaican mus...” — Grace Jones Quote

I came from a very strict background, and didn't hear any Jamaican music when I was growing up.

I've had more misrepresentations than I can handle, and people have told the wickedest lies about me. A lot of them have taken their frustrations out on me, and I don't like that because it can wound. Not necessarily me, but those around me. Journalists can be so bad.

Even though the agency kept me pretty busy, I auditioned for every play and film I could find. But they all wanted a black American sound, and I just didn't have it. Finally, I got tired of trotting around and took myself to Paris.

I was skinny as a rail and had high cheekbones and a very interesting face - or so I was told.

Esha can't have it easy just because she is my daughter. I have to be strict.

My kids would say I'm strict, but I don't think I am.

I am quite strict as a dad but I don't want to be censorious.

It's important for parents to be strict if you want the kids to succeed.

I'm not very strict about my diet.