I wanted to be that quirky girl who writes funny songs that still have meaning. — Katy Perry Copy Share Image
If you like my music, great, and if you don't, whatever. I'm going to keep making it either way. — Katy Perry Copy Share Image
This is the city that taught me how to write all of these cool songs. Yeah, you guys definitely need a royalty. — Katy Perry Copy Share Image
With songs, I've always pledged to be honest. I write my songs because I've lived them. — Katy Perry Copy Share Image
I'm just singing about my own life. Singing about all the little stories in my life and the things I've been through. — Katy Perry Copy Share Image
I wanted it to be like Amy Grant, but it didn't pan out that way. My label actually went bankrupt, and I… — Katy Perry Copy Share Image
“I got the Eye of the Tiger The Fire Dancing through the fire Cause I am a Champion! And your gonna hear… — Katy Perry Copy Share Image
I think people appreciate a songwriter who shows different sides. The whole angst thing is cool, but if thats all youve got,… — Katy Perry Copy Share Image
They think that I was like Amy Grant, when actually no! The label went bankrupt and maybe sold a couple hundred records… — Katy Perry Copy Share Image
I called record Prism because I actually finally let the light in and then I was able to create all these songs… — Katy Perry Copy Share Image
And I know, There is nothing that I would not do for you, Forever be true, And I know, Although times can… — Katy Perry Copy Share Image
I love hearing my song on the radio the first time, but when it comes on again, I change the station. I… — Katy Perry Copy Share Image
I'd go to the farmers' market in Santa Barbara, and I'd put out my guitar case, and I'd test out these little… — Katy Perry Copy Share Image
(about her father encouraging her to sing) My dad would give me $10, which is a lot of money when you're 9,… — Katy Perry Copy Share Image
I actually finally let the Light in and then I was able to create all these songs that were inspired by letting… — Katy Perry Copy Share Image
Ever since I was younger I wanted to be on stage, singing my songs in a glittering costume. And that happened and… — Katy Perry Copy Share Image
I was being musically mentored by a lot of people who were obviously more talented and skilled than I was, and I… — Katy Perry Copy Share Image
When I was 13, I asked for a guitar. And that's how I really started explaining my point of view. — Katy Perry Copy Share Image
I think people appreciate a songwriter who shows different sides. The whole angst thing is cool, but if that's all you've got,… — Katy Perry Copy Share Image
I don't care what people say about my relationship; I don't care what they say about my boobs. People are buying my… — Katy Perry Copy Share Image
“You held me down, but I got up Hey! Alrighty brushing off the dust You hear my voice You hear that sound… — Katy Perry Copy Share Image
I did my gospel record, but there was nothing really of it. Maybe a hundred people bought it. But it's one of… — Katy Perry Copy Share Image
When I first started at 17 in Los Angeles, the hit song was 'Complicated', and everyone wanted me to write a 'Complicated',… — Katy Perry Copy Share Image
I think the world likes to pick apart different songs and play doctor with songs sometimes and make them into this big… — Katy Perry Copy Share Image
I am never usually taking myself too seriously and I think that people when they read stuff from me, they have to realise that… — Katy Perry Copy Share
In another life, I would be your girl. Capable of making promises. We would rule the world. — Katy Perry Copy Share
Talking about the future, like we had a clue. Never plans that one day, I'd be losing you — Katy Perry Copy Share
I think some people will die on the stage, and I'm not so sure I want to do that. Like, I want to have… — Katy Perry Copy Share
I gave myself until I turned 25 to make it. And if it didn't happen, I thought I'd just try to find a nice husband. — Katy Perry Copy Share
Last Friday night. Yeah we danced on tabletops and we took too many shots. Think we kissed but I forgot. Last Friday night. — Katy Perry Copy Share
You can't be a full tranny every day of the week that's an exaggerated part of my personality. — Katy Perry Copy Share
Honey, I am the chief of my train. If critics want to hop on board, fantastic. There's plenty of room. — Katy Perry Copy Share
When I love somebody, I love somebody. Like, I want to marry them. I don't date around. I haven't been on a date. — Katy Perry Copy Share
I don't care what people say about my relationship; I don't care what they say about my boobs. People are buying my songs; I… — Katy Perry Copy Share
I can't rate myself, but if you ask Russell, I'm sure he'd give me a ten out of ten. — Katy Perry Copy Share
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 Copy Share
