asana15 16,648 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 “This is the best thing that’s ever happened to me.” Last night was one for the books, especially for Stefanie Germanotta, who took home the Young Artist Award at The Americans for The Arts 2015 National Arts Awards at Cipriani 42nd St. The songstress known better to us all as Lady Gaga was celebrated by her art world peers including The Museum of Modern Art’s Klaus Biesenbach, who introduced the award winner. Gaga accepted her award in a windy, unscripted 10-minute speech holding back tears. “While art can make you foolish and wild, it has also always been a warm blanket for me to admire, something I knew that would always be there for me. It was always the byproduct, the unicorn, the fantasy that arose from whatever struggle I was experiencing, whatever torment I possessed. So I’m here today to say thank you so much to all of you for honoring me with this, because I don’t think there is a single award that is more meaningful to me than this one,” she said with her parents looking on. “I am here tonight because not only have you accepted me, but you have accepted somebody that is actually not Lady Gaga,” she added. “My name is Stephanie Joanne Angelina Germanotta. I am an Italian-American artist living in New York City. I was not born blonde, like my mother will have you believe. I, over time, watched so many movies, and read so many books, and made so much art, and met so many sculptors, filmmakers, prose writers, musicians, and sidewalk artists that I invented something that was much stronger than I could have been on my own.” She also recalled her rehab residency with performance artist Marina Abramovic in upstate New York, which she used to kick her 15-joint-per-day Marijuana habit she developed while coping with a hip injury. “Thank you Marina Abramovic for the best rehab I’ve ever had,” she said diving into her imitation of the performance artist’s terse Eastern European accent. “‘You eat art only. Nothing else for 3 days. You stand here in lake. So cold. I come back. 4 hours. If if’s not 4 hours, it’s not long duration. Goodbye.’ These are the people that remind me why I’m here. I’m so inspired every day. I’d rather be here any night of the week than anywhere in Hollywood. This has been the best. We’re at Cipriani. This is real old New York. Thank you so much, and I’m so sorry I talked for so long it’s just, this is the best thing that’s ever happened to me!” http://observer.com/2015/10/lady-gaga-won-her-most-meaningful-award-ever-last-night/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayonse 6,525 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 she said the same thing when she won the songwriting award no more parties in LA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yxi 4,999 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I love this woman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus 34,379 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 She looks sooooooooo good. And omg how amazing is this picture: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChasingGhosts 726 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I'm honestly so proud of her! I love her so much. Born This Way > Joanne > The Fame Monster > The Fame > ARTPOP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swakby 4,100 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 She looks so flawless Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Music 15,215 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 omg, she honestly looks incredible don't worry Gaga, the world is waiting and is here for your next body of work - and the music industry needs it right now tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojo Freud 653 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I still can't believe this is the same girl who was rocking a song called just dance 8 years ago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I like her dress in these photos..but not in others Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix 17,395 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I wanna hear her east-europe accent 💎 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomonster12 239 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Proud of you Gagz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doveve 526 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 This actually makes me cry for so many reasons.. I could write an essay based on this excerpt of her speech. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azor Ahai 18,861 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 She just said that like one week ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobster 14,604 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I thought she was wearing an earpiece She looks flawless tho But I'm only a man and I do what I can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizurl 1,801 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 In the midst of all these awards and achievements shes been getting lately, it makes me miss the times where she was struggling with the media and pushing herself despite so many people turning against her. I just hope she doesnt lose that fighting spirit and get all complacent just because everyone is starting to kiss her ass again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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