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 was always very creative. I was always into acting and dancing when I was younger.

I love natural beauty, and I think it's your best look, but I think makeup as an artist is so transformative.

Blonde symbolises sexuality and power - it holds very different connotations. The archetypal star has always been blonde.

I'm a very, very disciplined person.

I feel like everyone has the right to privacy, even if you're the most famous person in the world.

I don't really know how to live my life, just like lots of other people don't. I guess you just learn along the way.