Nobody works harder than Lady Gaga. Nobody. She is unbelievable. I don't know how she sleeps, or when or if.

I'm not interested in corporate magic or fame.

I have a theory that you can decide to make whatever day it is a good day.

I'm a sucker for pop melodies, things you can't get out of your head.

There is maybe a cynicism because of my past as a writer.

Crowds respond to anthemic choruses.

I think often times if a guitar riff is centered around the chorus or if it follows the chorus, then it often times turns into the actual hook.