Question: What would you say is the biggest challenge that comes with stardom?

Answer: The pressure to keep up the pace can be unbearable but I try to take it all in stride. I don't think about it. I just do my own thing. I love what I do and there are certain things that come along with it that I don't like, but it's a part of my job. Nobody's job is perfect. People are really critical in general and it's ten times worse when you're under the microscope, so it's hard to grow up under that. But I have people who love me regardless of whether I sell another record or not.

Question: If you were to give a rising star advice, what would it be?

Answer: There's no way of preparing a person for this. And the older you get and the bigger you get, the harder it is to separate your personal life and your public life. It's definitely a sacrifice. And I'm learning that there are certain personal things you don't have to talk about.

Question: What does a superstar diva do in her spare time?

Answer: I like to paint and listen to a lot of old-school music like Aretha Franklin, James Brown and Donnie Hathaway. Some of the current artists I like are Tweet, B'Lau and N.E.R.D.

Question: What would you consider a major accomplishment, outside of singing and acting?

Answer: My main accomplishment is achieving peace and happiness. Sometimes you think success is synonymous with being a big star. But I want respect, and I want friendship and love and laughter, and I want to grow.