The lure of applause

I think I understand Lady Gaga just a little better than I did.

Now, don't get ahead of me, I'm going somewhere with this.

The reaction I got on Sunday to my speech, the applause, the people coming up to me afterward telling me it moved them, it was an amazing rush.

And then I had to go back to my regular life.

A life without applause.

And I'm finding it less easy than I thought I would.

I'm finding that applause is addictive, and so I understand those who get so addicted they would do anything to keep the applause going.

So that's why I understand Lady Gaga better.