I got this Jesus tattoo on my wrist when I was 18 because I know that it's always going to be a part of me. When I'm playing, it's staring right back at me, saying, 'Remember where you came from.' Katy Perry More Quotes by Katy Perry More Quotes From Katy Perry I'm competitive with myself, and that goes hand in hand with how I present myself. I'm not only trying to put one foot in front of the other, I'm trying to put my best foot forward. Katy Perry feet trying hands My heart beat Beats me senselessly Why's everything Gotta be so intense with me. Katy Perry intense beats heart I'm happy, I'm in a good place, I'm looking forward to my future. Katy Perry good-place my-future looking-forward Ever since I was younger I wanted to be on stage, singing my songs in a glittering costume. And that happened and is still happening. I have to remember that this is what I wished for and be grateful because there are 500 other girls right behind me that are ready to snatch it up. Katy Perry grateful girl song But of course I love my Japanese fans and the show must go on, no matter the daily aftershocks or husband kidnappings! It's not right but it's okay Katy Perry husband matter goes-on I was a hop-around. I hung out with the rockabilly crew, the guys who were trying to be rappers, the funny kids. Katy Perry rapper funny kids I really love going to shows where I'm sandwiched between people, and you don't know if the sweat on you is yours or the person's next to you. Katy Perry sweat next people I had no clue they would fall into my armpits eventually. Katy Perry armpits clue fall When I first started out, I was really attracted to having my own sense of style because I started swing dancing, lindy hop, and jitterbug. Katy Perry swings style dancing I grew up not really having anything, so the idea that I can take care of my family and my friends now is a really cool bonus. Katy Perry bonus care ideas I've always been ambitious since I was nine years old and that was never going to change. Katy Perry ambitious nine years My parents are very quirky, eccentric. They have their own world. Katy Perry quirky parent world My style icons were Gwen Stefani, when she was in No Doubt, and then Shirley Manson in Garbage. Katy Perry icons style doubt Not to sound overly cheesy but I really appreciate the freedom we have in America - especially as a female. Katy Perry appreciate 4th-of-july america You can't be a full tranny every day of the week that's an exaggerated part of my personality. Katy Perry days-of-the-week week personality Beautiful mind, tortured soul. I do have to figure out why I am attracted to these broken birds. Katy Perry broken beautiful bird Speaking in tongues is as normal to me as 'Pass the salt' It's a secret, direct prayer language to God. Katy Perry tongue secret prayer There are times I go out and meet people and flirt, but it's not really appropriate to have anything serious. Katy Perry flirting serious people I hate working out, but I love jumping rope. Theres a rhythm. It's like dancing. Katy Perry jumping hate dancing I never live in the present. I'd do interviews and people will say, "Isn't this great?" or "Can you believe?" And I would react, like, "No, I can't believe it because I'm not living in this moment." Katy Perry interviews believe people
