I was always singing but didn't plan on pursuing it seriously. When I got to New York City when I was 18, I started playing in clubs in Brooklyn - I have good friends and devoted fans on the underground scene, but we were playing for each other at that point - and that was it. Lana Del Rey brooklyncityclub 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 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
Fashion is inspired by youth and nostalgia and draws inspiration from the best of the past. Lana Del Rey drawfashioninspiration Change image and share on social
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 always just surprised when someone writes something about me. Lana Del Rey surprisewrite Change image and share on social
Having a simple career as a musician who liked music was good enough for me. Lana Del Rey careergoodmusic Change image and share on social
A lot of the time when I write about the person that I love, I feel like I'm writing about New York. Lana Del Rey feellotlove Change image and share on social