Amy [Winehouse] changed pop music forever, I remember knowing there was hope, and feeling not alone because of her. She lived jazz, she lived the blues.

I spend my money on my props and my creations. I'm an inventor.

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

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.

I'm not a sandwich store that only sells turkey sandwiches. I sell a lot of different things.

I remember watching the mascara tears flood the ivories and I thought, "It's OK to be sad." I've been trained to love my darkness.

If I could for a moment just inspire you to love yourself, that would be worth EVERYTHING