Some interesting comments, if only to show the subjective nature of criticism. I was indifferent to GaGa until this interview and subsequent live delivery of the songs, neither of which by the way, appear even the slightest 'ripoff' of Pat Benetar. Some people hate Howard Stern, some hate Lady Gaga, yet, in all likelyhood you listen to neither in any depth. There are elements of envy and jealously, hero worship and some of ego 'I have a thousand albums and therefore I'm an expert in all types of music' Tennyboppersaredumb is a prime example of someone who has become jaded to the point of hatred, hating the aging process, hating the life that has passed by, hating teenyboppers for being young and enthusiastic. I'll bet there was a time when you were a fan of something/someone, I'll bet there was enthusiasm at one time on some of your trips around the Sun. I agree with the hate of the autotuner, and the fickle industry in general, but as for hating the music, the clothing, the look, claiming rip off at every turn, the dumbness of fans? That is more an indication of self loathing than any particular indication of reality. Good interview, good talent.