Where I come from it was really unheard of to be at a party and someone says, 'What kind of music do you make?', and you say, 'Pop music.' You may as well have 'I'm not cool' stamped on your forehead.

Never be afraid to dream.

They can't scare me, if I scare them first.

I realized my father's sister Joanne, who died at 19 had instilled her spirit in me.

'Born this Way' is about being yourself, and loving who you are and being proud.

You shouldn't have to have money to have a luxury fragrance.

I live in Hollywood, but you can't make me love Hollywood. I'll never love Hollywood.