14 Quotes by Chavela Vargas

I went to Mexico because it has a magic that does not have any other country in the world, but I insist, do not think it was vini, vidi e vinci. There were many years of fight, because Mexico is a very unsociable country where it seems women have to

At the beginning they wanted me to sing as sweet as a flower, even Ernesto Alonso put me a strapless dress and high heels and as soon as I went down the stairs I fell. I didn't even make it to the stage.

I've had to fight to be myself and to be respected. I'm proud to carry this stigma and call myself a lesbian. I don't boast about it or broadcast it, but I don't deny it. I've had to confront society and the Church, which says that homosexuals are da

I’ve never even been to bed with a man. Never. That’s how pure I am; I have nothing to be ashamed of. My gods made me the way I am.

I don’t deserve more than I have. That’s why they call me a millionaire, because I have everything I desire without having money, and that is wonderful.