I know when I'm onstage, I don't think about how it looks, I just concentrate on really feeling what I hear. But I totally know I look like Gollum when I perform, so it's cool.

Not in the swing of things but what I really mean is not in the swing of things yet

I find this curious - two photos from today, one edited so my skin is perfect and one real. remember flaws are ok.

The way I dress and carry myself, a lot of people find it intimidating. I think my whole career can be boiled down to the one word I always say in meetings: strength.

Don't be afraid. Be the kind of person your mother warned you about.

People have told me that Ive helped them feel confident, like they can say things they want to say. They can talk about feminism in class without people calling them a lesbian. Thats so amazing that I can make someone feel like that.

Taylor Swift is so flawless, and so unattainable, and I don't think it's breeding anything good in young girls.