The incomparable Lady GaGa features in the January 2010 issue of Elle Magazine. GaGa, 23, talks in the magazine of the stress of working so hard, sexuality and her romantic future. Check out the insightful excerpts from the piece below, as well as more pics:
On bodily reactions to stress: “I get all the symptoms of a pregnant woman. I get headaches, I get tired, I get blurred vision sometimes during a really intense session with [her creative team] the Haus.”
On a recurring theme in her work: “I feel that if I can show my demise artistically to the public, I can somehow cure my own legend. I can show you so you’re not looking for it. I’m dying for you on domestic television—here’s what it looks like, so no one has to wonder.”
On being a former waitress: “I was really good at it. I always got big tips. I always wore heels to work! I told everybody stories, and for customers on dates, I kept it romantic. It’s kind of like performing.”
On using her sexuality: “My album covers are not sexual at all, which was an issue at my record label. I fought for months, and I cried at meetings. They didn’t think the photos were commercial enough…The last thing a young woman needs is another picture of a sexy pop star writhing in sand, covered in grease, touching herself.”
On her romantic future: “In eight to 10 years, I want to have babies for my Dad to hold, grandkids. And I want to have a husband who loves and supports me, just the way anyone else does. I would never leave my career for a man right now, and I would never follow a man around.”
Great pics and an even better read! Stan-ish as it may sound, I become more of a supporter of ol’ Crazy with each passing day. Ironically enough, it’s largely because, despite all the wackiness and hoo-haa, she distinctly comes across as…dare I say it…normal (shock horror lol). That and course the fact she’s immensely talented. More power to her!
Good article. I always think that people who push the crazy angle are probably the most sane
That was a nice read…. I love her more and more. I completely love it when she says “The last thing a young woman needs is another picture of a s*** pop star writhing in sand, covered in grease, touching herself.” Lady Gaga is not only talented but she’s smart.
she is not crazy, she is just a poser, just like marilyn manson and she isnt original in anything that she does! she has talent, nice songs, breath of fresh hair in this grey music industry, original and inovative? no
love gaga man, i love her more every day, i dont think i can love her anymore. original and innovative – YES!!
I love this woman.
She’s an entertainer who is also and artist, who can sing and who is actually…. entertaining. (It’s sad that i have to commend her on those last two points because they SHOULD be expected… smh)
man, i am glad more and more people black folk are seeing how talented this chick..when just dance came out, i was not too crazy for it but got used to it…she then got my attention with poker face and that was my jam…after that, i was hooked..i am glad she is slaying them right now and she looks good in these pics..get em gaga
shes only 23?? Damn thats sad, she looks and acts waaaay older then that.
Damn shes only 23? Damn thats crazy, that industry is hells playground.