SXSW Keynote (March 2014). https://youtube.com/watch?v=l0DQnTw_TJA
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I refused to compromise and allow my talents to be monetized to the point that I don't want to be here anymore. I will quit if I am ever not allowed to be myself. I will be myself until they f—ing close the coffin, so that you can all be yourselves too.
— Lady Gaga
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "I refused to compromise and allow my talents to be monetized to the point that I don't want to be here anymore. I will quit if I am ever not allowed to be myself. I will be myself until they f—ing close the coffin, so that you can all be yourselves too." in the context of "SXSW Keynote (March 2014). https://youtube.com/watch?v=l0DQnTw_TJA" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Lady Gaga" (Quotes)
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About Lady Gaga
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (born 28 March 1986), primarily known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer-songwriter and performance artist.
About Lady Gaga
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (born 28 March 1986), primarily known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer-songwriter and performance artist.
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