I'm doing everything that I can, working with experts, really studying the statistics to figure out a way we can make it cool or normal to be kind and loving.

I don't want to make niche-oriented music.

Stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves; its your responsibility

The way that I sing, what I sing about, what I wear, who I am, this is me. I was born this way.

I would stare into the bright lights and imagine I could do anything. Be anything. And I would tell myself it would be me up there one day.

In the book of Gaga, fame is in your heart, fame is there to comfort you, to bring you self-confidence and worth whenever you need it.

I used to get bullied by the popular girls at school. Today, I am the popular girl, and the bullies come to my shows.