I called record Prism because I actually finally let the light in and then I was able to create all these songs that were inspired by letting the Light in and doing some self-reflection and just kind of working on myself.
Katy PerryI am never usually taking myself too seriously and I think that people when they read stuff from me, they have to realise that I'm having fun.
Katy PerryI was being musically mentored by a lot of people who were obviously more talented and skilled than I was, and I thought that I would just kind of learn the ropes of songwriting there - like how to do acoustic, country-esque songs, which I like because there's so much story in them.
Katy PerryIf you like my music, great, and if you don't, whatever. I'm going to keep making it either way.
Katy PerryI have a soft spot for women, I'm not afraid of it, some women walk into the room, and they're so beautiful and you're like, 'I wanna smell you' you know?
Katy PerryEverybody wants to have a commentary on my life, like they are actually living it. Cool, comment all you want but I'm the one that's living it.
Katy PerryBeautiful mind, tortured soul. I do have to figure out why I am attracted to these broken birds.
Katy PerryWhen I was meeting people in L.A., guys always thought if they paid for dinner, they deserved a blow job. But generally, I'll say this - and I'll say it proudly - I can't sleep with someone if I don't have a connection with them.
Katy PerryWhat I wanted to be and who I am is a singer and a songwriter. I wanted to be onstage, and I wanted the world to hear my music. The product of that is fame and the disgusting celebrity that goes along with it. But celebrity does not equal creativity.
Katy PerryThe press is just not your friend when it comes to a marriage. That's why we didn't sell the pictures of our wedding, and we got offered millions of dollars for them, millions.
Katy PerryI'm on this extraordinary adventure, and if I have no one to talk to at the end of the night, I feel lonely.
Katy PerryI unfortunately still crave chicken McNuggets and bacon, which is the meat candy of the world.
Katy PerryI love what I do, and when I don't love what I do, I'll make a change...I can't be the candy queen forever.
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