Wow, yes, Gaga is quite smart. I am glad that she has gone mainstream, and hope that she is inspiring others to see overarching powers from another angle. I read a Times article a couple days ago wherein Gaga suggested she has Lupus; that made me relate to her pushing herself so hard. I have pushed myself all my life, knowing something was wrong and knowing that I was ill, even though it took the doctors so long to figure it out. I knew, and I knew I didn't have as much time as everyone else. I'm glad I pushed myself. I think she is really aware of her mortality, too.

My friend Barbie Q was one of the drag queens in the Telephone video (and the one who did the voiceovers). I was so proud! Such a talent.