Rihanna covers ‘The Greats’ issue of the New York Times Style Magazine – a celebration of masters in their fields.
In a rare interview, author and filmmaker Miranda July her what turns her on, how she handles the pressure of public scrutiny and why she’s been Googling childbirth.
Read excerpts below.
On dating.
“Guys need attention. They need that nourishment, that little stroke of the ego that gets them by every now and then. I’ll give it to my family, I’ll give it to my work — but I will not give it to a man right now.”
On what turns her on in a man.
“I’m turned on by guys who are cultured. That’ll keep me intrigued. They don’t have to have a single degree, but they should speak other languages or know things about other parts of the world or history or certain artists or musicians. I like to be taught.”
On what impresses her mom.
“She’s always impressed when she sees me being a little sassy or sharp, when she sees me defending myself. It makes her feel safe, like she doesn’t have to worry about me.”
On when she felt the impact of her race.
“You know, when I started to experience the difference — or even have my race be highlighted — it was mostly when I would do business deals…And, you know, that never ends, by the way. It’s still a thing. And it’s the thing that makes me want to prove people wrong. It almost excites me; I know what they’re expecting and I can’t wait to show them that I’m here to exceed those expectations.”
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