Well, in order for me to be successful... In order to be a great artist - musician, actor, painter, whatever - you must be able to be private in public at all times.

Lady Gaga is my name. If you know me, and you call me Stefani, you don't really know me at all.

Do you know the feeling, when your heart is so hurt, that you could feel the blood dripping?

just remember: i love you, and love yourselves. 'cause, little monsters, you were born that way baby.

Let the blood and the bruises define your legacy.

I had a boyfriend who told me I'd never succeed, never be nominated for a Grammy, never have a hit song, and that he hoped I'd fail. I said to him, 'Someday, when we're not together, you won't be able to order a cup of coffee at the f***** deli without hearing or seeing me.'

I do not accept any less than someone just as real, as fabulous!