For some people, fame kills it and becomes more important than the music or the performance. But for me fame is like rocket fuel. The more my fans like what I'm doing, the more I want to give back to them. And my passion is so strong I can't sleep - I haven'tslept for three days.

Don't you ever let a soul in the world tell you that you can't be exactly who you are.

The statement is that I’m not one icon. I’m every icon. I’m an icon that is made out of all the colors on the palette at every time.

As artists, we are eternally heartbroken.

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

People that are obsessed with hating you, feel flattered. Their whole lives revolve around you.

My new year's resolution: Never be afraid to be kicked in the teeth. Let the blood and the bruises define your legacy.