 American journalist and celebrity biographer John Randall Taraborrelli first met Madonna at a press conference in 1983 . She spoke of her youthful struggles before the release of her debut album , and of her belief that she would someday enjoy great success as the " century 's biggest star " . Taraborrelli thought her brash , cocky , petulant , self @-@ indulgent , and a mediocre beauty with a voice to match . 
