I had a boyfriend who told me I'd never succeed, never be nominated for a Grammy, never have a hit song and that he hoped I'd fail,[...] I said to him, ‘Someday, when we're not together, you won't be able to order a cup of coffee at the f-ing deli without hearing or seeing me. (Lady Gaga)

I had a boyfriend who told me I'd never succeed, never be nominated for a Grammy, never have a hit song and that he hoped I'd fail,[...] I said to him, ‘Someday, when we're not together, you won't be able to order a cup of coffee at the f-ing deli without hearing or seeing me.

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