I think the thing I really got from Ginsberg was that you can tell a story through kind of painting pictures with words. And when I found out that you could have a profession doing that, it was thrilling to me. It just became my passion immediately, playing with words and poetry.
Lana Del ReyThe thing about me is, coming from an alternative music background and singing for nine years, being basically invisible, I'm so used to writing for myself - and at the end of the day, I do it because I feel like I have to. So when I'm recording or writing, I don't have other people in mind.
Lana Del ReyNo matter how many people give me advice, I am going to do what my heart tells me to do
Lana Del ReyI sing the National Anthem, while I'm standing, over your body, hold you like a python.
Lana Del Rey