I don't care what people think about me, I care what they think about themselves.

So basically I did this whole show carrying 100lbs, looking out of one eye, dancing – and then my tits explode at the end. It's not as easy as it looks!

I feel that homophobia runs rampant in the music industry, and that artists are allowed to speak openly in a hateful way, in a homophobic way, in a misogynistic way, and the press does not challenge them. And I'm going to be taking a very strong stance against that, and I am an artist who refuses to accept that behavior.

The most important thing about creativity is that you honor your creativity and you don't ever ignore it or go against what that creative image is telling you.

Applause was designed to bemuse and confuse you until it explodes into a chorus that reminds us why we love pop music.

I got a job when I was 15 because my allowance was about $20 a week which in New York was impossible. So I used to waitress across the street from where I grew up.

Don't judge anyone but don't trust anyone.