President Obama joked last night about his meeting with the flamboyant singer Lady Gaga during a speech to a gay rights group.
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Speaking to the Human Rights Campaign, Obama said:
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“I appreciate the chance to join you tonight. I also took a trip out to California last week, where I held some productive bilateral talks with your leader, Lady Gaga.”
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“She was wearing 16-inch heels,” Obama added. “She was eight feet tall.”
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“It was a little intimidating.”
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Lady Gaga, in the crowd, stood accept the accolade from the president.
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As we reported last week, Gaga spoke with Obama about the issue of bullying, particularly of gay teens.
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As he moved into his remarks on gay rights last night, Obama also paid tribute to another singer.
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“I don’t want to give a long speech,” Obama said. “Cyndi Lauper is in the house. I can’t compete with that.”
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