“I refused to compromise and allow my talents to be monetized to the point that I don't want to be here anymore. I will quit if I am ever not allowed to be myself. I will be myself until they f—ing close the coffin, so that you can all be yourselves too.”

— Lady Gaga

SXSW Keynote (March 2014). https://youtube.com/watch?v=l0DQnTw_TJA

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American singer, songwriter, and actress 1986

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