Scoring an interview with Beyonce is almost equivalent to winning the lottery.
Basically, it’s never going to happen. Unless, of course, you’re Garage Magazine, which just sat down with Bey for her first interview in over a year. But can you blame the Queen? It’s not like she needs the added press or anything.
Inside her spread, Mrs. Carter transformed into a work of art while offering insight into her relationship with her mother, Tina Knowles, sharing her proudest moment, and even suggesting a feminist read to the young members of the BeyHive.
Check out the highlights below.
Her favorite pastimes:
“I find myself most drawn to painting and photography. There’s a release and an immediacy there that helps me escape from my other projects.”
Her go-to artists:
“My mother is a huge art collector and she always encouraged me from a young age to invest in art. I travel a lot and I love going to art galleries and museums in different cities with my family and friends. I’m really into the work of Kara Walker, Tracey Emin, Aaron Young, and Donald Judd.”
On being her own boss:
“Over time, I have learned to focus on the things I want to focus on in the time frame that I set. I no longer have to work based on someone else’s expectations or pressure. I put enough pressure on myself! I love being 100% involved with all my projects and now I’m fortunate enough to do that.”
On what the younger BeyHive members should read:
“I would love for my younger fans to read What Will It Take To Make a Woman President? by Marianne Schnall. It’s a collection of interviews and essays by great women, including Maya Angelou, Gloria Steinem, and Melissa Etheridge. They will inspire you to become a better leader.”
Her biggest hero:
“My biggest hero is and always will be my mother. She has taught me about caring for others, working hard and working smart. Everything I know about being a mother comes from the examples she has shown. My mother has instilled confidence in my sister and me and taught us to always be grateful.”
Her proudest moment:
“Out of everything I’ve accomplished, my proudest moment hands down was when I gave birth to my daughter Blue.”
The mag is on newsstands beginning March 14.
SOURCE: Billboard, Garage | PHOTO CREDIT: Instagram
