Words to Live By: The Birthday Girl, Katy Perry
Katy Perry is a resident of pop music, by now. The singer-songwriter has spent nearly two decades in the music industry, laying the foundation for much of the sound that influenced the music we hear today. And, she’s walked that path with focus and a devout dedication to the world of pop culture. And, love for the industry and being a mega star seems to be what drives Perry’s musical universe.
From era-defining hits to powerhouse vocals and a penchant for the extravagant, Katy Perry cemented her place in the world of pop music. And, as the star celebrates her birthday today, we’re taking her moment to celebrate her tenacity. Now, scroll away and learn about the ‘Teenage Dream’ hitmaker. Here are some of her deepest insights on life, art and music.
Photo Credits: Katy Perry Official Instagram
1. “I’ve realized that it’s time for me to show my audience that you don’t have to be perfect to achieve your dreams. Because nobody relates to being perfect.“
2. “Too many girl rush into relationships because of the fear of being single, then start making compromises and losing their identity. Don’t do that.”
3. “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.”
4. “I pray for humility, honestly, because it’s very easy to be caught up in this world.”
5. “I’m either going to go completely mental, completely bankrupt, or have the best success of my life.”
6. “I think you can have it all, you just have to work really hard because great things don’t come easily”
7. “A lot of the time people don’t even know what they want until they see something new.”
8. “I think that parents grow up with an idea of what they want their kids to be like – and then their kids grow up to be people of themselves, of their own.”
9. “I don’t take anything for granted. There are 500 other girls right behind me. And I know that, because I was one of them.”
10. “You know you’re living right when you wake up, brush your hair – and confetti falls out!”
By: Ahalya Narayanan
