To this day, some of my closest friends say, 'Gaga, you know, everything's great. You're a singer; your dreams have come true.' But, still, when certain things are said to you over and over again as you're growing up, it stays with you and you wonder if they're true.

Pop stars should not eat.

As artists, we are eternally heartbroken.

It doesn't matter who you are, or where you come from, or how much money you've got in your pocket. You have your own destiny and your own life ahead of you.

Prejudice is a disease. And when they come for you, or refuse your worth, I will be ready for their stones. I belong to you.

Do not allow people to dim your shine because they are blinded. Tell them to put on some sunglasses because we were born this way.

Gay marriage is going to happen. It must.