Here are a few tidbets from a new interview with Victoria Beckham.
On marriage:
"Unfortunately, you get used to ridiculous rumours and you just have to ignore them. But the thing is, when you have children, you don't want them to hear hurtful stories. That is why it's upsetting. Of course we are not splitting up; we are as in love, if not more in love, than ever. We are best friends. We never put pressure on each other. It was our 11th wedding anniversary at the weekend and we celebrated it in style."
On family life:
"We watch movies together as a family and invite guests, too. We are also very strict about the children doing their homework and going to bed on time. Cruz goes to bed at 7pm, Romeo goes at 7.30, and Brooklyn at 9.30. I firmly believe that children need a basic routine. We have got a punishment chair - when you've done something naughty you are supposed to sit down on it and think over your behaviour. [But] I have never had to punish them physically. I think they are all very clever boys and besides they've got very good manners."
On shopping:
"I'm a shopaholic but I'm levelheaded. I never lose common sense and always remember how much this or that item costs. If I buy something really expensive I must be absolutely sure I will, in fact, wear it. Rumours spread around that my house is stuffed with luxurious clothes - and that recently I splashed out a million pounds for a bag. I do sometimes buy bags at auctions. But it is not only a beautiful accessory for me, it is also about the memories of the person who once owned this thing."
On fashion:
"I adore the American 40s look. And I love modern pop - I am a gay man in a woman's body, so God supposes I should love singers like Lady GaGa.
"It's complicated, on the one hand I wouldn't like to have all her songs on my iPod and listen to them over and over. On the other hand, I admire the Lady GaGa phenomenon. At first I didn't like her or the way she dressed. Now she is working with designers and wearing couture clothes. Bit by bit she is finding her image and it's nice to see it as she is undoubtedly talented girl…
I will never sing again. Let's face the music, I wasn't the best singer even though I thoroughly enjoyed what I did during the Spice Girls times. But I can't say music is my passion. Fashion is a different matter - it is unbelievably interesting for me to talk to people around me, compete with them, find my own path. I've got million ideas and so I think I will stay in the fashion world for a very long time."
On her pout:
"I believe [I] look better when [I am] serious but perhaps the answer is nerves. I feel very shy in front of paparazzi - I'm not a confident person. Because I was criticised all my life I try to behave in a simpler way, to be less noticeable and more serious. At school I was teased because I was not like the others - I wasn't especially clever or talented. Nothing in my life came easily to me, so I am used to fighting and I work really hard."
source: Perez Hilton & DL
