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 ditty songs that I would write, and I would get a couple of avocados, a bag of pistachios, and, like, fifteen bucks. That was a lot of money for me. Katy Perry avocadobagbarbara share on social
People don't want just vanilla. They want 31 flavors. I couldn't do what Rihanna does. I couldn't do what Gaga does. They can't do what I do. Katy Perry flavorgagapeople Change image and share on social
When I was younger, I used to be a part of the surfing-and-skateboarding community. Katy Perry communitypartskateboard Change image and share on social
There are times I go out and meet people and flirt, but it's not really appropriate to have anything serious. Katy Perry flirtmeetpeople Change image and share on social
If you are not happy with something, you should change it. So I went to a lot of therapy, and finally, I am able to speak up for myself: You are going to hear me roar! Katy Perry changefinallyhappy Change image and share on social
I like to go out there looking like a strong woman, because I am strong. But I am also a woman who goes through all kinds of problems and highs and lows. Katy Perry highkindlow Change image and share on social
If you like my music, great, and if you don't, whatever. I'm going to keep making it either way. Katy Perry greatmakemusic Change image and share on social
Find out what your gift is and nurture it. Katy Perry findgiftnurture Change image and share on social
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 askfaithkid Change image and share on social
Everyone related to me in my circle was from church: church friends, church school, church activities. All my friends weren't allowed to watch MTV or go to PG-13 movies or listen to the radio, so I didn't really know anything different. That's how I was raised. Katy Perry activityallowchurch share on social
