Nine Quotes：不完美又如何？22歲的Ariana Grande有這樣的看法

樂壇小天后Ariana Grande以年輕與實力著稱。擁有甜美可愛的外表之餘，她的成就更不容忽視。年僅22歲的Ariana，原來已經出道超過7年！但這位小女生卻在這段期間面對了不少大風大浪。如早前的「冬甩事件」，因與男朋友兼舞蹈員Ricky Alvarez 偷舔冬甩的行為而惹來大量的批評，故形象一度受到影響。但敢作敢言的她，亦立即拍了影片，並向大眾承認錯誤及道歉。可見面對傳媒，Ariana一向都十分誠實，並不時坦誠地說出自己的內心感受。對於現今女性的形象，她更有些獨特的看法。不知大家會否從她身上領略到什麼呢？

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I think women should be able to express themselves however they like. I mean I think that’s feminism, taking pride in your body, taking pride in your work, and doing whatever you want.

作為獨立的女性，我們不需遮掩什麼，想做便去做，並為自己的一切感到自豪。

I’m not Big Sean’s ex. I’m not Niall’s possible new girl. I’m Ariana Grande. And if that’s not interesting enough, don’t talk to me.

我們不是某個男人的前度，亦不是某個男人的新歡。我們是一個個體。我就是我。

Be happy with being you. Love your flaws. Own your quirks. And know that you are just as perfect as anyone else, exactly as you are.

人無完美，接受及愛上自己的缺點。因為它們也是造就了獨特的你。

I don’t feel much pressure to fit in. I never have. I’ve always just wanted to do my thing.

作為有獨立思想的人，不應往往試著去迎合及討好別人。如果因此而失去了自己，值得嗎？

We live in a day and age where people make it IMPOSSIBLE for women, men, anyone to embrace themselves exactly how they are… Loving yourself is sexy.

在這個世代，女生們都對自己愈來愈嚴厲。只要稍有不完美，就像失去了世界一樣。試問現今有誰能勇敢地說出愛上自己的話呢？

If you’re passionate about something then it will definitely work out for you. You should never stop believing in something, and you shouldn’t listen to anyone who tells you otherwise. Never give up on something you love.

為你人生的所有都保持著熱誠。當你驀然回首，才會驚覺自己的故事是如此精彩動人的。

Don’t ever doubt yourselves or waste a second of your life. It’s too short, and you’re too special.

各位想成為獨立自強的女性，就必需要肯定自己。人生苦短，還花時間去懷疑自己，你便永遠走不出死胡同。

I don’t really believe in any fashion rules. I think fashion is a form of self-expression. I think you can wear whatever you want!

與其造求與眾不同，不如隨心而行，做自己想做的事，穿自己想穿的衣服！

We’re all just people, we all feel the same way about ourselves, then you’ll feel more comfortable. I guess you can’t please everybody. You just have to be able to please yourself.

做女人不妨自私一點！每天在取悅自己的同時，亦要永遠把自己放在首位。不要等著別個男人哄你愛你，開心這種東西，靠自己一樣能找得到。

Reference: brainyquote, azquotes, buzzfeed

TEXT: MABEL W
DESIGN: WINNY F & JOANNE L/HOKK FABRICA