One element of Madonna's career that really takes center stage is how many times she's reinvented herself. It's easier to stay in one look, one comfort zone, one musical style. It's inspiring to see someone whose only predictable quality is being unpredictable.

People put you down because you're above them.

I think that personality traits that come through when somebody is really sincere is what makes them beautiful.

Ryan Seacrest: Trouble, trouble trouble. So why do girls go for the bad guys, what is it Taylor Swift? Why? Taylor Swift: Because maybe we could change them! Everybody wants to like tame a lion.

Dude, my hair is like an architectural structure. It’s like… a building.

I base a lot of decisions on my gut, and going with an independent label was a good one.

Every one of my regrets has produced a song I'm proud of.