As an 18-year-old aspiring pop singer (her first album, a gospel effort, was released in 2001 to little fanfare), Perry was already flashing what would become one of her most notorious features: her bustline. Later, after
Sesame Street pulled her appearance due to a cleavage-baring dress, Perry would comment, "I don't care what they say about my boobs. People are buying my songs; I have a sold-out tour. I'm getting incredible feedback from my music."