I get a lot of the ideas when I'm resting - either when I'm meditating or getting some kind of work done on my back, like physical therapy or acupuncture. That's where I get my best ideas, maybe because I'm balancing my body. Katy Perry on best
I'm either going to go completely mental, completely bankrupt, or have the best success of my life. Katy Perry on best
I think sometimes when children grow up, their parents grow up. Mine grew up with me. We coexist. I don't try to change them anymore, and I don't think they try to change me. We agree to disagree. Katy Perry on change
I love what I do, and when I don't love what I do, I'll make a change. Katy Perry on change
I've always been ambitious since I was nine years old and that was never going to change. Katy Perry on change
I think sometimes when children grow up, their parents grow up. Mine grew up with me. We coexist. I don't try to change them anymore, and I don't think they try to change me. Katy Perry on change
I think people appreciate a songwriter who shows different sides. The whole angst thing is cool, but if that's all you've got, it's just boring. Everything I write, whether it's happy or sad, has a sense of humor to it. Katy Perry on cool
I grew up not really having anything, so the idea that I can take care of my family and my friends now is a really cool bonus. Katy Perry on cool
My dad would give me $10, which is a lot of money when you're 9, to sing at church, on tables at restaurants, at family functions, just about anywhere. Katy Perry on dad
There are a lot of things that are personally uncomfortable to show, especially me without makeup and completely bloated or crying. But I've realized that it's time for me to show my audience that you don't have to be perfect to achieve your dreams. Because nobody relates to being perfect. Katy Perry on dreams
There are a lot of things that are personally uncomfortable to show, especially me without makeup and completely bloated or crying. But I've realized that it's time for me to show my audience that you don't have to be perfect to achieve your dreams. Katy Perry on dreams
For a modern woman it is important to be supported and that there is equality in every aspect, and that it's not two halves that make a whole - it's two wholes that make a whole. Katy Perry on equality
I have always been the kid who's asked 'Why?' In my faith, you're just supposed to have faith. But I was always like 'why?' Katy Perry on faith
I come from a very non-accepting family, but I'm very accepting. Katy Perry on family
I grew up not really having anything, so the idea that I can take care of my family and my friends now is a really cool bonus. Katy Perry on family
My dad would give me $10, which is a lot of money when you're 9, to sing at church, on tables at restaurants, at family functions, just about anywhere. Katy Perry on family
Santa Barbara is my hood. I mean, it's not much of a hood, but it is definitely like my hood. I claim Santa Barbara like I claim my family. I'm going to be married and buried there. Katy Perry on family
Not to sound overly cheesy but I really appreciate the freedom we have in America - especially as a female. Katy Perry on freedom
I was a hop-around. I hung out with the rockabilly crew, the guys who were trying to be rappers, the funny kids. Katy Perry on funny
I wanted to be that quirky girl who writes funny songs that still have meaning. Katy Perry on funny