Nicki Minaj Goes Green For ‘Paper’: 7 Classy Quotes

Erika Brooks Adickman | February 10, 2012 1:00 pm

While Nicki Minaj appears to be pulling her hair out on the latest cover of Paper, the Grammy nominee couldn’t be more pleasant and accommodating in her interview. For the mag’s spring issue, the rapper chatted up Barney’s Creative Ambassador-at-Large Simon Doonan about everything from her upcoming album to her favorite reality TV show. Hop below for a roundup of the Barbz’s 7 classiest quotes.

7 CLASSY QUOTES FROM NICKI MINAJ’S PAPER MAGAZINE INTERVIEW

:: On her style icons: “Grace Jones definitely. So amazing. And Cyndi Lauper, I loved her right from when I was a little girl. And Janet Jackson of course. And Boy George. I always loved the way he dressed, and his music too.”

:: On sitting next to Vogue’s Anna Wintour at New York Fashion Week: “It was such a strange experience. I felt like I was dreaming. And I thought she would be snobby or something. But she was so incredibly sweet to me.”

:: On her juggernaut success: “… now that so many eyes are on me, I feel I have to deliver … I guess I am stressing more than I should be, and I think I am becoming more guarded.”

:: On her favorite reality show Mob Wives: “I love Big Ang — what is that? And I love the way those girls talk to each other: ‘Don’t YOU be coming at ME!!!’ I love every freakin’ moment.”

:: On future collaborations: “Well I have to say, for me, genre does not play into it. And I am lucky because I get so many amazing requests … I collaborate when I feel it’s right.”

:: What to expect from Roman Reloaded: “The album is like a collage of all my emotions. I am not sticking to any particular style. I am doing what I feel without restrictions.”

:: On the “freakiest” song in her iPod: “… my song with Big Sean. It’s called “Dance (A$$).'” (Us too.)

Were you surprised by any of Nicki’s revelations? Tell us below or on Facebook and Twitter. And for more of the Super Bowl halftime performer’s interview, head over to Paper.

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