My talent matters more to me than the money does.

My fashion is my most prized possession for two reasons: 1) because it is a visualization of all the hard work I've put in to get where I am today; 2) because it is a legend to the encyclopedia of my life. It is exactly what I've aimed to seep into the artistic consciousness of people all over the world - that life is an art form.

The last thing a young woman needs is another picture of a sexy pop star writhing in sand, covered in grease, touching herself.

I went out into the woods for a few days. I just disconnected from everything and allowed myself to be free and be human. Because, that's what makes you really good, if you can be vulnerable, if you can be vulnerable on stage.

I'd rather people love me or hate me than have no opinion of me. Indifference is scary.

We need fantasy to survive because reality is too difficult.

If you're laying in bed next to someone that really doesn't make you feel like the goddess that you are, you need to rediscover what it is that you truly want and need.