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Lady Gaga had to get drunk to sign her tax returns

Written by . Published: December 08 2011

Lady Gaga had to get drunk to sign off on her taxes this year (11) because she was required to pay such a huge sum to the Internal Revenue Service.


The frugal pop superstar admits she hates paying out large cheques and she needed a little alcoholic help to face her biggest tax bill yet.


In a taped TV interview with comedienne Ellen DeGeneres, which will air on Friday (09Dec11), the Poker Face singer says, "When I signed my tax returns this year, I had to get completely wasted. They (aides) were just holding me up. It’s unbelievable."


The money-conscious star insists her careful habits have prevented her from buying a home: "I’m a gypsy... I think, 'Well, gosh, what a waste of money to buy a place and I’m on the road. Even though it might not seem like a big deal because I’m a pop singer or whatever it still hurts to write a cheque. It’s a lot of money."

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