" We seem to be going through a period of nostalgia, and everyone seems to think yesterday was better than today. I don't think it was, and I would advise you not to wait ten years before admitting today was great. If you're hung up on nostalgia, pretend today is yesterday and just go out and have one hell of a time."
" The Fame is about how anyone can feel famous. Pop culture is art. It doesn’t make you cool to hate pop culture, so I embraced it and you hear it all over The Fame. But, it’s a sharable fame. I want to invite you all to the party. I want people to feel a part of this lifestyle. "
" When you do something great, and somebody says, “I like that.” You should look at them and say, “Thank you, I’ve worked very hard on it, and I know it’s great.” Because it’s the only way that you really get that sharable sense of value in your life—that FAME. That has nothing to do with the cameras, and being a celebrity. I couldn’t’ give a damn about celebrities, but truthfully…if you don’t honor your own work. You’re nothing."