I do see a big difference in the American work ethic compared to the British work ethic in a lot of artists.

It simply works. You do it twice a year. Who cares? And it balances my smoking and drinking.

I want people to understand that from the minute Lady Gaga arrived, she created a new set of rules: being different is good; embrace it.

I actually don't understand a word Paula's saying anymore. It's like a new language.

I've always treated the music business as a business.

I could just sit back and get someone to spin my achievements, I suppose, but when I see others do it, I always think, 'Why are you telling me how successful you are?' I am always suspicious of those kinds of boasts.

That was extraordinary. Unfortunately, extraordinarily bad.