Lady Gaga meets Anderson Cooper for an interview as they stroll along the Thames river in London

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LADY GAGA: Yoooo hoo! OVER HERE!

Lady Gaga meets Anderson Cooper for an interview as they stroll along the Thames river in London

ANDERSON COOPER: I think that was the first time you’ve ever smiled that naturally in public.

GAGA: I smile, Anderson. Just sometimes people can’t see it. Underneath my meat mask. You know.

ANDERSON: Is that a metaphor?

GAGA: No.

ANDERSON: Um, okay. Regardless, it was refreshing.

GAGA: Well, you’re VERY good-looking.

ANDERSON: You should see me when I’m interviewing small children. I’m pretty sure I’m  responsible for at least forty to fifty current pregnancies.

GAGA: I’m thinking about wearing an Anderson Cooper face mask to my next photo op.

ANDERSON: Not….literally. Right?

GAGA: You need to be open to my artistic vision, Andy.

ANDERSON: We need to change the subject now. Let’s talk about your outfit. Aren’t you uncomfortable in that? It’s all LACE and PANTIES and CORSETS and PLATFORMS.

GAGA: That’s the entire point, Andy. I am punishing myself. For your amusement. But it’s also nearly impossible to feel uncomfortable in something after you’ve spent an entire day wearing beef as a gown.

ANDERSON: Touche.