Lady Gaga prepares to take to the stage and stands listening to the speakers before her. Security is tight, but she hugs and takes a picture with anyone who approaches. Addressing the crowd, she says, “I can say with certainty that this is the single most important moment of my career."

Later, referencing Barney Frank's suggestion that this march is a waste of everyone's time, Lady G says, “We are putting more than pressure on this grass, and today this grass is ours.”

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