I don't believe in the school of hard knocks, although I've had them. All that stuff about whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger is so not true. Do you know what makes you stronger? When people treat you and your art with dignity. Lana Del Rey artdignityhard share on social
I'm not a natural performer or exhibitionist. When I was younger, I hated the focus, and it made me feel strange. Lana Del Rey exhibitionistfeelfocus Change image and share on social
I knew I wanted to do something creative. I didn't think I'd have the luxury of doing something like that, because I didn't know anyone who had pursued anything they really adored, but I had dreams for singing or writing. Lana Del Rey adorecreativedream share on social
I have a personal ambition to live my life honestly and honor the true love that I've had and also the people I've had around me. I want to stay hopeful, even though I get scared about why we're even alive at all. Lana Del Rey aliveambitionhave share on social
I was going to Miami quite a lot at the time, speaking a lot of Spanish with my friends from Cuba - Lana Del Rey reminded us of the glamour of the seaside. It sounded gorgeous coming off the tip of the tongue. Lana Del Rey comecubadel share on social
I've been writing since I was really young, so I considered myself a writer for a really long time. Lana Del Rey considerhavelong Change image and share on social
I don't really have any gimmicks. I don't actually do anything that's strange. I don't even wear weird things. Lana Del Rey gimmickstrangething Change image and share on social
I believe nothing happens by mistake. You know, the universe has a divine plan. That sounds dramatic. Lana Del Rey divinedramaticmistake Change image and share on social
Seeing myself on the screen makes me cringe. I understand that I am that way - pouty. Lana Del Rey cringemakepouty Change image and share on social
Feeling like you're respected among the people who do the same thing you do is incredible and necessary. Lana Del Rey feltincrediblepeople Change image and share on social