I often think people don't know what to think of me, and in fact this is precisely the objective of many of my creations. Even back in the days with Lady Starlight, my original partner, we aimed to bemuse. This feeling of bemusement - it's neither good nor bad. It just is. Whether critics realize it or not, they've been in a very long argument since my public birth.

It's hard to be strong and be weak at the same time. So I spent a lot of time sitting still. Sitting still for hours, not moving a muscle. Really concentrated work, so I'm ready. I'm ready for my performance.

The whole world may not understand me, but I don’t care.

This is one image. This is one moment. This is one statement. ARTPOP

'Cause you can't buy a house in heaven!

Sunblock! I don't like to tan my face because it's bad for wrinkles.

You define beauty for yourself, society doesn’t define your beauty. Your spirit and your faith defines your beauty.