"Menudo was the only possible way for me to make it to the spotlight. So I auditioned like crazy to become a part of the band… I think I went into a state of shock when I finally got the news. And, next morning, at eight o'clock in the morning, I was up on a plane." – Ricky Martin, on joining Menudo which launched his career in show business.

"Everything that I felt at that moment, was pure. A lot of people might say, well you're trying to justify yourself, maybe you're trying to prove yourself something or you're forcing yourself to… it is complicated. I wish I had the answer. But at that moment, it felt real, it felt amazing." – Ricky Martin, reflecting on his long term relationship with TV host Rebeca De Alba.

"That is all I worked for, that level of fame. That's all I dreamed of, that's all I wanted since the beginning of my career. And then when I had it, I was afraid. It's like, oh my God I think I am so exposed." – Ricky Martin, on experiencing the success of "Living La Vida Loca" but fearing he may be outed.