My mother always wanted to be in show business, but her parents discouraged her. So when I started performing for the mirror she enrolled me in dancing, singing and piano lessons. — Irene Cara Copy Share Image
When I act, I act. When I sing, I sing. I don't put one over the other. Entertaining is what I do best. — Irene Cara Copy Share Image
I've had my bubblegum years and I did them well. Now it's time to come back as the woman, artist, and musician that I… — Irene Cara Copy Share Image
I had been performing since I was 5, so it wasn't like I hadn't been on a stage before. I was always older than… — Irene Cara Copy Share Image
The situation is not good with the record companies. It's just not working out, so I don't plan to record until it's straightened out.… — Irene Cara Copy Share Image
I'll never be that trusting again, believing accountants and lawyers have my best interests at heart. — Irene Cara Copy Share Image
My brother, Mario, is in show business and so are all my cousins on my dad's side. We come from a family of musicians.… — Irene Cara Copy Share Image
That first apartment was a big step. It has a lot to do with being independent. — Irene Cara Copy Share Image
I don't mean to sound immodest, but I never had any doubt that I'd be successful, nor any fear of success. I was raised… — Irene Cara Copy Share Image
I didn't have to go to school, graduate and then go, What am I going to do? I knew from the beginning. — Irene Cara Copy Share Image
I refuse to let anybody try to typecast me. It's against my nature. I like to continually do different things. — Irene Cara Copy Share Image
