Britney Spears Talks To ‘OK!’ Magazine
Britney Spears is featured in the new issue of OK! magazine in a new interview where she opens up about a various range of topics from her childhood, to her feelings on being a role model to … soccer and David Beckham. Here is a scan from this issue of OK! (courtesy of BreatheHeavy.com) and a partial transcription of the interview:
You landed your big break on The Mickey Mouse Club aged 11. Have you ever felt that you lost your childhood?
I only did the show for two years, and for six months out of each year I was at home all the time. I had a wonderful childhood I was probably in my tenth year of school when I left to record my album – so I did the whole prom thing and played on the basketball team. There are some kids in show business who are always in New York and constantly going to audition, but I was fortunate it wasn’t like that for me.
When did you decide that you wanted to be a performer?
It was when I was on the Mickey Mouse Club that I realized I had a major love of music. We were involved in concerts and were in the recording studio, and I was like: “I want to go for this!” When the show was canceled, it was sad, I just wanted to get back out there again. That’s when I went to Jive records and they signed me.
You once said it’s scary to be a role model. Why is that?
Because I make mistakes. If I do something wrong, I don’t want teenagers to feel like they should go out and do that as well. If you’re a role model, that’s what happens.
You mean it’s a lot of responsibility?
Yes, I don’t like that. I’m just human.
Do you feel as though the public doesn’t get to see the real Britney?
Everyone reckons I’m naïve. When I’m on stage, they definitely see the real me. When I’m not performing, they just have me down as some girl with blonde hair. Someone once asked me, “Do you think that because you’re blonde, you have more fun?” I was like “No, not at all!” Its just this is how I look and what works on top of what I do’ You should be happy for a person, not just assume they are a certain way.
In trying to be successful, can you be over-ambitious?
Yes. I think I have that problem. I honestly do. I’m such a perfectionist sometimes. It has its good points, but then it has its bad points because you’re never satisfied. I don’t think you should ever be completely satisfied as then you’re putting a limit on yourself. You should be happy with the person you are on the inside, but on the outside you should always be trying to strive for more.
And does that make you happy?
You end up driving yourself crazy because you’re never pleased with the finished project. You’re always like ‘Well if I’d done it like this, then it probably would’ve been a lot better’.
If you have to choose between career or family, what would come first?
I would choose both. Why not? But, of course, If it really came down to it, family!
What about getting older? Is it possible to age within pop business?
Yes, definitely. Madonna is proof of that.
Soccer is getting bigger and bigger in America. Who is your favorite player, and are you any good at the sport?
David Beckham – he’s a cutie. I am not a very good soccer player, so I have to get someone to help me. Maybe he can …
Do you like being challenged and trying new things?
Oh Definitely!! That’s why every award show I attend, I do a different performance. I always change it up a lot, and it’s good for the fans too as they got to see me more. I’m always trying to set myself new goals. You have to do that to be on top.
How do you hope to be remembered?
That I was just able to put a smile on people’s faces. That saw me in a movie and they left the movie theater feeling good, or they saw me dancing and it inspired them.
She sounds great … it’s really amazing having her back to this cognizant point again. I am really loving all this new stuff we’re getting from her directly. It’s a relief hearing her speak for herself again. BritneySpears.com has offered up a few screencaps from her new MTV documentary Britney Spears: For The Record as well as a new video clip where Britney talks, in her own words, about her upcoming new album Circus. After the jump, check out the screencaps from both …
Since the doc was filmed over a 3 month period, I suspect we’re gonna see a whole range of emotion from our dear Britney … as is hinted at in these varying screencaps. Britney was all smiles in the new video clip that has been posted to her official site where she talks about her new album:
My fave part is when she refers to a womanizer (like the guy portrayed in her video of the same name) as a butthole — LOL! It is SO great to have our girl back. I love it!! I suspect that there will be more Britney interviews on the way before and after her documentary Britney Spears: For The Record debuts on MTV on November 30. Gimme more!!
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November 20th, 2008 at 7:36 am
Awesome awesome awesome
November 20th, 2008 at 7:45 am
She is so cute. I love her.
November 20th, 2008 at 7:47 am
There was a time when Brit just annoyed the hell out of me but when she fell like Humpty Dumpty and went bat shit crazy I started to enjoy her. She finally became real to me.
I’m genuinely happy that she has pulled herself up with the support of her Dad and her true fans and is making one hell of a comeback. I’m still not overly crazy about her music, but I respect her underdog characteristics and wish her all the best with the release of her new album.
November 20th, 2008 at 7:52 am
She’s soooo adorable!!
I just love her!
November 20th, 2008 at 8:15 am
I am 100% in agreement with Bleeding Ears. Well said.
November 20th, 2008 at 8:26 am
AWESOME, We love you Brit and never gave up on you!
November 20th, 2008 at 9:05 am
Trent, I’m glad that you are such a big Britney fan :)
P.S. I think she said “butthole” lol
November 20th, 2008 at 9:10 am
OH right, hole/head — I mixed them up :)
November 20th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Love Britney SOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!
November 20th, 2008 at 10:40 am
I agree with Bleeding Ears. I used to think she was a fake, talentless, overmanufactured, pop-factory puppet whose strings were constantly being pulled by someone else and who was very easily manipulated. We are finally starting to see the real “her” and it is nice – I am more of a fan now than ever. Unfortunately it had to take a complete mental breakdown for this to happen but I hope she succeeds. Can’t wait for the documentary.
November 20th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
hey i just heard, is Brit working with stylist Kira Plastinina?
November 20th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
This is so exciting! I was always so sad I never got to go to a Britney concert when I was younger, but honestly I’m glad because if I can see her on this tour it might be that much better because of the stage of her life she’s in. I have heard the new album and I like most of the songs, especially the ones that remind me of her earlier pop days. Btw, I will still be buying the album, just couldn’t help myself! ;) Gotta support Brit Brit! I hope anyone who downloaded the album will still buy a copy!
November 20th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
WTF is up with “Soccer seems to be getting bigger and bigger in America.” ? Uh, no. And I love that her response is the only soccer player that most Americans know.
I don’t mean to sound like a hater, but I can’t get over the fact that she just cannot effing sing for shit. she has the fame she has because of marketing and tabloids and the paparazzi.
she doesn’t even have to release music anymore because she;s famous for being famous, for her antics more than her music.
November 20th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Agree with B Ears and Elise. Although I must admit I’m disappointed this new album won’t be as edgy as Blackout. I loved that one!
November 21st, 2008 at 12:34 am
this made me so happy! i’ve always known she’d come back strong… i love her so muchhhh!!!
November 24th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
Everyone reckons you’re dumb, not naive.