This means more to me than any Grammy I could ever win ... It will take a village and an army, [some] countries and continents to make bullying a hate crime.

Do not allow people to dim your shine because they are blinded. Tell them to put on some sunglasses because we were born this way.

live your eyeliner, breathe your lipstick, and kill for each other -Lady Gaga via twitter

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

Love is the new denim or black

Fight and push harder for what you believe in, you'd be surprised, you are much stronger than you think.

In a sense I portray myself in a very androgynous way, and I love androgyny.

My new year's resolution: Never be afraid to be kicked in the teeth. Let the blood and the bruises define your legacy.

Rejoice and love yourself today 'Cause baby, you were born this way.

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

I'm definitely a Polaroid camera girl. For me, what I'm really excited about is bringing back the artistry and the nature of Polaroid.

Focus on what God can do through you.

Material wealth do not last forever, but that which probably lasts forever is the wealth of intelligence and creativity.

When you're too religious, you tend to point your finger to judge instead of extending your hand to help.

Regret is a self-inflicted emotional scar.

I'm excited by any food that's prepared by someone who's proud of what they're doing, who puts a personal imprint on food.

..Critically intervene in a way that challenges and changes.

There is so much to do, and I want to continue my efforts.

A good relationship is like fireworks: loud, explosive, and liable to maim you if you hold on too long.

I thought: If I was lucky enough to live, I'd change, myself-I realized I could have a new life-new energy, new endurance, and feel better about myself.

There's something with the physical size of America... American writers can write about America and it can still feel like a foreign country.