Quotes by Lady Gaga

Some women choose to follow men, and some women choose to follow their dreams. If youre wondering which way to go, remember that your career will never wake up and tell you that it doesnt love you anymore.

Love is like a brick. You can build a house, or you can sink a dead body.

Well my music was different in high school; I was singing about love—you know, things I dont care about anymore.

It doesnt matter who you are, or where you come from, or how much money youve got in your pocket. You have your own destiny and your own life ahead of you.

If you dont have any shadows youre not in the light

Ignore all hatred and criticism. Live for what you create, and die protecting it.

This is who the fuck I am.

just remember: i love you, and love yourselves. cause, little monsters, you were born that way baby.

I had a boyfriend who told me I’d never succeed, never be nominated for a Grammy, never have a hit song, and that he hoped I’d fail. I said to him, ‘Someday, when we’re not together, you won’t be able to order a cup of coffee at the fucking deli without hearing or seeing me.

Well, thats your opinion, isnt it? And Im not about to waste my time trying to change it.

A girl’s got to use what she’s given and I’m not going to make a guy drool the way a Britney video does. So I take it to extremes. I don’t say I dress sexily on stage - what I do is so extreme. It’s meant to make guys think: ‘I don’t know if this is sexy or just weird.

Im telling you a lie in a vicious effort that you will repeat my lie over and over until it becomes true

Amy [Winehouse] changed pop music forever, I remember knowing there was hope, and feeling not alone because of her. She lived jazz, she lived the blues.

When you make music or write or create, its really your job to have mind-blowing, irresponsible, condomless sex with whatever idea it is youre writing about at the time.

Im a little bit naked, but thats okay.

All that ever holds somebody back, I think, is fear. For a minute I had fear. [Then] I went into the [dressing] room and shot my fear in the face...

And now, Im just trying to change the world, one sequin at a time.

I am focused on the work. I am constantly creating. I am a busy girl. I live and breathe my work. I love what I do. I believe in the message. Theres no stopping. I didnt create the fame, the fame created me.

Im already crazy. Im a fearless person. I think it creeps up on you. I dont think it can be stopped. If my destiny is to lose my mind because of fame, then thats my destiny. But my passion still means more than anything.

Dont be a drag.Just be a queen.