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Smash Hits Magazine Interview - November 2002
R’n’B megastar Ashanti talks Bugs Bunny, cute guys and blubbing fans as she tells us about her favourite things...
Words: Jordan Paramor
Insult
“I say ‘That’s wack’ if I don’t like something, or ‘That’s so not a good look’ if someone’s wearing a bad outfit. I don’t mean to upset people, I’m just honest.”
Party snack
“I don’t really eat party snacks. When I do, I have to be careful not to smudge my lipstick when I eat because I’m always having my picture taken! But I do like regular flavoured Doritos.”
Season
“Summer. I love it. It’s laid-back and relaxed and you can wear shorts and sunglasses and summery dresses and look cute. You can go to the beach and you don’t have to worry about tagging along a huge jacket. And the sun brings all the nice guys out to play. Perfect!”
Way to spend an evening in
“Wrapped up in my bed watching the Cartoon Network with Cookie Dough ice-cream. Either with friends or with a guy. My favourite cartoons are Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Tom and Jerry — How adorable are they?”
Celebrity man
“Aside from Ja Rule - who is like my big brother – I’d say Nas. I haven’t met him yet but he’s definitely cute. I’d like to work with him. He has asked me to go on tour with him before, so who knows?”
Film
“The Colour Purple. I’ve seen it a million and ten times and I still love it.”
Friend
“My mom. We’ve always been close and she’s really encouraging. Right now she’s sick at home because she’s just had an operation. But normally, she takes turns with my co-manager to be with me on the road for two weeks at a time.”
Make-up brand
“Mac. I have so much of their make-up now. My favourite product is the Lip Glass, it’s fantastic.”
Holiday destination
“I’m usually home (Glencove, New York) for holidays, but this year I plan on going to sunny Jamaica. Lead me to the beach, baby!”
Moment in your career
“I think my favourite moments are when fans come up to me and say, ‘I love you, you inspire me’. And then sometimes they start crying and I give them a hug, and then I start crying too. I love that feeling!”
Way to keep fit
“At the moment I’m just trying to eat right because I never get the chance to go to the gym. Sometimes I try to do stomach crunches on my own, but I’m usually too tired and can’t be bothered!”
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