Quotes from Kim Petras

People started recording my songs. Later, I was offered songwriter contracts. And then, finally, I could take the time to work on my own project. I worked hard for this all by myself.

I thought I was just going to be a songwriter for other people! And now I get to put out my own music, which is amazing.

I want to become one of the songwriting greats. That's my number one goal.

I love horror movie soundtracks like 'It Follows' or 'Halloween.'

Sitting one seat away from Nicki Minaj at Marc Jacobs left me speechless. I couldn't say anything - and that's the first time that's ever happened to me! We locked eyes for a second, but I was too scared to talk to her. She looked incredible, of course.

I love Halloween, and I love spooky stuff. I love horror movies. I love everything creepy, and I've always kind of wanted to do this, just do really dark pop.

There's a soft spot in my heart for the color and fantasy of the '80s.

I think an online presence is super important. I find new artists and songs I like on socials or Spotify. It's really how people find you. I don't take posting on socials very seriously though.

I'm obsessed with music videos, and I just go on marathons of watching a ton of music videos.

I really admire Vivienne Westwood because she always done her own thing. She is eccentric but really great at the same time.

I get my inspiration for my songs and the lyrics from experiences in my life, but I'm also very inspired by the Beatles and Cyndi Lauper, as I really like their music.