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 used to like to set different film clips to classical music, not even my own songs, but make little movies. Lana Del Rey classicalclipfilm Change image and share on social
I used to wonder if it was God's plan that I should be alone for so much of my life. But I found peace. I found happiness within people and the world. Lana Del Rey findgodhappiness Change image and share on social
Stylistically, I love make-up. I love doing my own make-up and stuff, but clothes-wise, I actually didn't ever really care. Initially the fashion world was more interested in me than the music world, which was strange when I first started singing. Lana Del Rey careclothefashion share on social
A lot of the reason my look is the way it is, is because it's really easy to put on a sundress every night if I have to perform - or just wear jeans every day and a flannel or something. Lana Del Rey dayeasyflannel Change image and share on social
I'm a writer first and a singer second. And then I started editing my own videos when I was 17, so it's a process I've been doing since I was younger. Lana Del Rey edithaveprocess Change image and share on social
If you are born an artist, you have no choice but to fight to stay an artist. Lana Del Rey artistbearchoice Change image and share on social
I didn't live at school, I lived where I could and studied what I enjoyed studying. I took what I wanted from that education but was making my first record at the same time. I don't know anyone from school. I was just leading a different life. I was really interested in writing and other things. Lana Del Rey educationenjoyinterest share on social
When I was young I felt really overwhelmed and confused by the desire not to end up in an office, doing something I didn't believe in. Lana Del Rey confusedesireend 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