My concerts are about me being very private in public, but I'm very protective.

My father [Joe Germanotta] opened a restaurant. It's so amazing... it's so freaking delicious, but I'm telling you I gain five pounds every time I go in there.

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

We wanted to make something that sounded perfect because of the quality of the emotion...the honesty.

I’m not going to start churning out what you expect. If you want me to be a manufactured act, you can f*** off.

I want my fans to know I'm there for them. I want them to see every part of me. I am never going to leave them.

I live between two things-I live between art and pop all the time.