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Posted on October 5, 2009Lady Gaga may be known for her attention-grabbing outfits and elaborate stage persona, but when the pop singer accepted her Rising Star award at Billboard’s Women in Music luncheon last Friday (Oct. 2), she was the picture of humility.
“I know that I do talk about ambition and fearlessness,” said Gaga, “but at the very simple heart of it, I’m an Italian girl from New York who really wants to make her mom and dad proud.”
In fact, Gaga fought back tears while thanking her parents during her acceptance speech for the Rising Star award. As Beyoncé — who would later accept her award for Woman of the Year — looked on, Gaga thanked Billboard for “always remembering to highlight my songwriting abilities and that I’m not a newcomer. I think that it’s an important moment for new artists…artists that are in the cities just like I was with a piano and an idea and a dream.”
Later, NBC’s “Today” show co-host Hoda Kotb interviewed the singer about how her family supported her burgeoning music career, even when she was just a teenager known only as Stefani Germanotta. “I was playing at The Bitter End when I was 16 years old,” Gaga recalled. “My mom used take me in and she’d say, ‘My daughter’s too young to be in here, but she is a songwriter and she’s very good.’”
Kotb also asked Gaga about the cancellation of her Fame Kills tour with Kanye West and why Gaga had spoken up in defense of West after his hijacking of Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech at the VMAs. “Because everyone makes mistakes, and it’s important to forgive one another,” Gaga said. It was certainly unfortunate, but he’s a good person. I think it’s important to stand by your friends.”
When asked whether she felt any pressure to keep upstaging herself with more hit songs and dramatic red carpet fashion, Gaga was quick to answer: “Yes. Yes, I do. And I think I can speak for my beautiful Beyoncé here, when I say that she has been one-upping herself for a long time, and she’s done a fabulous job.”
Source: Billboard.com
October 5
Yes. Yes i do.
WELL I FOR ONE CANNOT FUCKING WAITTTT!!!!! <333333333
god can she be anymore amazing :') lol she makes me giggle uncontrolably…
October 5
that was sweet of her to acknowledge & praise Beyonce like that
October 5
Really
God Bless That Girl
She is so amazing and doing a really good job.
Everyone has a dream in the world and she worked very hard to make her dream come true.
She really deserved this.
Goo Goo Lady GaGa way tuu goo n_n <3
October 5
Gaga is 100% down to earth.Despite her sometimes outrageous outfits,or lack of it,and the fact that she`s freeminded and has an open spirit,she`s really a humble and modest person.I don`t believe much in God,but if there is one…thank you for giving us Gaga.
October 5
That’s the first time I’ve heard her refer to herself as Stefani.
October 5
My God i love her!!!
She is so amazing and such an inspiration, What a beautiful person…
xxxxxxxxx
Can’t get over how much I love her ;’)
xxx
October 5
It´s so nice that she always talk about her fans!
It shows that she love us very much!
Can´t describe how much I love this beautifu person!
But it´s true, I can´t live without her! :´)
xxx
October 5
Gaga, I really can’t describe you.
You are such an amazing person, you really deserve everything you have right now. And most important, you really do deserve the attention.
She is so calm and down-to-earth.
When she said “…just like I was with a piano and an idea and a dream…” really made my heart melt.
I Love You So Much, Don’t Ever Stop Making Music!!
October 6
Gaga is just amazing! She’s really come really far and it’s amazing for her to praise Beyonce for the work that she does.
I love it when Gaga does interviews she is just so cute haha!
<33
October 6
Shes a big person, shes adorable.
I love her!
She looked beautiful*.*
October 6
Wow, I’m crying after watching this. shes so fucking amazing and i love her for everything that she has done. i cant believe how much she has accomplished in her life, and I’m so proud of her. Gaga is the best artist/song writer that’s ever lived, and I truly don’t know what I would do without her! I love yo u Gaga, and your fans will ALWAYS be here for you.<3
P.S.
I love how she referred to herself as Stefani.
;*
October 6
This interview is simple, yet really touching; her words were so heartfelt. Indeed, it’s the first time she refers herself in public as Stefani, without even being asked about it. As though she’s opening herself, at a more intimate level, to us -her FANS-, she’s really feeling our love and support, and she’s loving us back with music. :)
She’s a fascinating girl, on so many levels, sometimes I can’t believe she’s only 23! There’s so much wisdom in her attitude and words!
October 6
She looks so amazing here. I love her hair and makeup. She is such an inspiration!
October 6
yes she is really a inspiration !hope of a long time ,
GaGa FOREVER!
A DREAM THAT NEVER ENDING!
October 6
Stefani you’re always a beautiful person, shes actually the one that i fell in love with, I Love You Always.
October 6
She’s so amazing. She’s so kind <3!!!!!!! Love her
October 6
Couldn’t ask for a more regal/humble persona, world’s lucky she’s made her way through it…not that..y’know, had an option. :)
October 6
She’s so amazing.
I love her interveiws she’s so wise, humble and cute ;’)
Gaga forever <3
October 7
OMG I cried when she said her inspiration now, is her fans. I love Lady GaGa and she inspires me! xxx
October 7
She is such a Doll. Love U Gaga. :)
October 7
for such a tiny girl, she has a big heart and an array of new things to come! She is what makes 2009. She made my year a great one and I know she will make my future even better!
October 8
She is amazing in EVERY way. Truly an inspiration in pop music. I love you GaGa.(:
