Britney Spears has told US Magazine just how much she fears the paparazzi, presumably to stop everyone calling her a bad mother for driving with her baby son on her lap.
"Princess Diana got killed by one of these people," she said (I'm not sure that's an indisputable fact - wasn't there something about a drunk guy driving her car too fast?), adding: "they're crossing the line. I've pulled over and asked the cops 'Could you please help me? They've been driving recklessly back there' and they say 'Sorry ma'am, I can't help you.' I don't really go out with [baby Preston]. It's kind of sad because I can't walk down the street with a stroller. I'm not expecting people to pity me. I'm just telling the truth. I sound bitter. I'm not bitter. I'm doing great. I really am. I'm happy."
The singer also went on to imply that nobody is as good as her, and that not much has happened in the world of pop whilst she's been away: "It's a huge lull. I haven't seen anybody out there who has had a performance where I'm like, 'That's awesome.' It's been boring. Nothing's been wow to me." Luckily, she is going to release a new album soon, so not to worry.
Spears also says she is missing her work, despite having a husband and five month old son to keep her occupied. She apparently said: "This may sound weird but I miss travelling. I miss the road, seeing different places and being with the dancers and having fun. That feeling of being on the stage, knowing it's your best - I love that. I needed a break. I needed to be hungry again. I belong out there. I can do these things."
What, taking care of a small child is ever so slightly less exhilarating than playing to a stadium filled with thousands of adoring fans? Egad, what a surprise.