I never intended for the Monster Ball to be a religious experience, it just became one.

When I travel, I have almost all of my possessions with me. That's how little I own.

If anyone tells you that you can't achieve your dreams, or puts you down, make your hand into a claw and tell them you're a little monster and you can do whatever the f*** you want.

I live halfway between reality and theater at all times. And I was born this way.

I dropped out of NYU, moved out of my parent's house, got my own place, and survived on my own. I made music and worked my way from the bottom up.

I just want my family to be safe. Because I am sometimes polarizing, I fear for their safety.

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