Quotes by

Katy Perry

Im still driving along on the pop freeway of life. Thinking even further into the future, I definitely want to make an acoustic record. I want to try lots of different things. – Katy Perry

Im happy, Im in a good place, Im looking forward to my future. – Katy Perry

I come from a very non-accepting family, but Im very accepting. – Katy Perry

Santa Barbara is my hood. I mean, its not much of a hood, but it is definitely like my hood. I claim Santa Barbara like I claim my family. Im going to be married and buried there. – Katy Perry

I have always been the kid whos asked Why? In my faith, youre just supposed to have faith. But I was always like why? – Katy Perry

For a modern woman it is important to be supported and that there is equality in every aspect, and that its not two halves that make a whole – its two wholes that make a whole. – Katy Perry

There are a lot of things that are personally uncomfortable to show, especially me without makeup and completely bloated or crying. But Ive realized that its time for me to show my audience that you dont have to be perfect to achieve your dreams. – Katy Perry

There are a lot of things that are personally uncomfortable to show, especially me without makeup and completely bloated or crying. But Ive realized that its time for me to show my audience that you dont have to be perfect to achieve your dreams. Because nobody relates to being perfect. – Katy Perry

My dad would give me $10, which is a lot of money when youre 9, to sing at church, on tables at restaurants, at family functions, just about anywhere. – Katy Perry

I think people appreciate a songwriter who shows different sides. The whole angst thing is cool, but if thats all youve got, its just boring. Everything I write, whether its happy or sad, has a sense of humor to it. – Katy Perry

Ive always been ambitious since I was nine years old and that was never going to change. – Katy Perry

I think sometimes when children grow up, their parents grow up. Mine grew up with me. We coexist. I dont try to change them anymore, and I dont think they try to change me. – Katy Perry

I think sometimes when children grow up, their parents grow up. Mine grew up with me. We coexist. I dont try to change them anymore, and I dont think they try to change me. We agree to disagree. – Katy Perry

I love what I do, and when I dont love what I do, Ill make a change. – Katy Perry

I get a lot of the ideas when Im resting – either when Im meditating or getting some kind of work done on my back, like physical therapy or acupuncture. Thats where I get my best ideas, maybe because Im balancing my body. – Katy Perry

Im either going to go completely mental, completely bankrupt, or have the best success of my life. – Katy Perry

I was a hop-around. I hung out with the rockabilly crew, the guys who were trying to be rappers, the funny kids. – Katy Perry

I wanted to be that quirky girl who writes funny songs that still have meaning. – Katy Perry

Not to sound overly cheesy but I really appreciate the freedom we have in America – especially as a female. – Katy Perry

I grew up not really having anything, so the idea that I can take care of my family and my friends now is a really cool bonus. – Katy Perry