I don't want to face the reality of what people want from a female pop star. Everybody always laughs because I feel so much more comfortable with, like, a giant paper bag on my whole body and paint on my face. Sometimes I try really hard to take it all off. But inevitably what's underneath is still not a straight edge. And I don't think it ever will be.

In fact, the Alejandro video...is a celebration of my love and appreciation for the gay community, my admiration of their bravery, and their love for one another, their courage in their relationships.

I never care personally what people say about me. The music, and the message - this will always be more important to me than people thinking I'm the best.

I'm a single girl. I like to have a good time. I just sleep with the guys in the band all the time because it's easier.

Even if the whole world turns their back on you, you will always have yourself.

I've worked since I was a five-year-old to be a performer.

It's sort of like my past is an unfinished painting, and as the artist of that painting, I must fill in all the ugly holes and make it beautiful again.