PC: From you to Beyonce now to Lady Gaga. What do you think of Lady Gaga?
LM: Oh, I like her!
PC: She's emulating your performances and you, in a lot of ways. Everyone is. How could they not? Your influence...
LM: Nooo, no... I don't think so. But, what she is, is she's original. You know?
PC: Yes.
LM: You know, she finds these absolutely wacky outfits that absolutely demand attention.(Laughs. Pause.) And then she wears them for direction.
PC: Oh, how interesting to hear you say that! The muse of muses! So, her costume is an extension of her performance, or the song she wrote and is performing?
LM: Yes. Exactly. I didn't know I was going to have to be up on all this stuff [for this interview]! (Laughs.)
PC: Oh, but you are. You are! You're more on the cutting edge than anyone!
