Lady Gaga

"The internet has made bullying and cruelty more accessible to more people."

"I believe that we are all born with talents and gifts that we must nurture."

"Fame is a good thing, if it helps you do good things for people."

"I'm on a mission to inspire people to be themselves and to be proud of who they are."

"You can't take away my magic, because my magic is in my soul."

"I've learned that you can't please everyone, so you might as well please yourself."

"I want to age gracefully and wisely, understanding that there is so much more to learn."

"You are not a mistake, you are not a failure, you are brave and beautiful."

"I'm not trying to change the world, I'm trying to change myself."

"The greatest thing about being alive is knowing you matter to someone."

"I've learned that patience is a virtue, and everything good takes time."

"I will always be a voice for those who don't have one."

"You have to fight for what you believe in, even when everyone is against you."

"Some women choose to follow men, and some choose to follow their dreams. I'm not interested in following either - I'm interested in following myself."

"They can't scare me, if I scare them first."

"You have to be unique and different and shine in your own way."

"Whether I'm wearing lots of makeup or no makeup, I'm always the same person inside."

"I'm just trying to change the world, one sequin at a time."

"Don't you ever let a soul in the world tell you that you can't be exactly who you are."

"I used to walk down the street like I was a f***ing star... I want people to walk around delusional about how great they can be."

"You know, I'm just a girl standing here talking about herself, but I'm not interested in myself."

"Ignore all hatred and criticism. Do what you have to do, to do what you want to do."

"When you make music or write, it's your job to have mind-blowing, irresponsible, condomless sex with your listener's brains."

"I want you to walk out of here tonight not loving me more, but loving yourselves more."

"Out in the real world, I fail every day."

"I'm half living my life between reality and fantasy at all times."

"They said I was a strange girl, and I told them I was a freak. Now look."

"My little monsters, I'm just trying to inspire you to be yourself."

"I'm not a human being wearing a piece of art. I'm a piece of art wearing a human being."

"I wouldn't say that I invented pop music, but I made it acceptable."