I think some people just have an innate musical ability, and I'm lucky enough to be one of those people.

Trends in culture all serve a purpose and that's always indicative in fashion and music, you can always tell what's going on culturally in the mindset of the young generation if you look at those mediums.

You can’t have peace without a war.

I think celebrity culture and sexuality in pop music is really important, but I want there to be an alternative for people.

Electra Heart is the antithesis of everything I stand for. And the point of introducing her and building a concept around her is that she stands for the corrupt side of American ideology, and basically that's the corruption of yourself. My worst fear - that's anyone's worst fear - is to lose myself and become an empty person. And that happens a lot when you're very ambitious.

I have sold my soul. I would sell my soul, if I could have it all.

There's no one particular road that will lead you to success. I think everybody will find it differently.