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60-second interview in Metro UK, from 11th March.

Adam Lambert, 28, came second in the last series of American Idol. He then came out as gay and cause a stir with a saucy performance at the American Music Awards. Lambert releases single For Your Entertainment and an album of the same name next month.

What have been the highlights of the past year?
Performing on Idol was fun and singing with Queen in the finale was an honour. Getting on the cover of Rolling Stone, getting a record deal, releasing the album -- they've all been unbelievable.

You've had to justify your sexuality in American press interviews since Idol Does it irritate you?
A bit. It's not a big deal for me and I don't understand why it seems to be so significant for other people. There are benefits to being visible, not that many artists are openly gay, but there's also a responsibility that's been projected onto me.

Do you think attitudes are different in Britain?
America's a lot more conservative, for sure. I don't think my sexuality will be an issue internationally.

How did you manage to offend everyone at the American Music Awards?
I was performing For Your Entertainment, which is a little frisky, and some people thought I took it too far. I kissed a guy and there was some sexual choreography that got people going. Some people thought it was too in your face. As a viewer, I've been watching female performers express their sexuality on stage for more than 20 years.

You did a photoshoot with a model's boob in your mouth. What was that like?
It was the most action I'd had with a woman in a long time. I was fine with it, I like that sort of art. people said I was trying to act straight but it was just a photoshoot, not a statement on my life. There's all this homoerotic stuff in the media, I did herteroeroticism and got criticised for it.

Did you have a nice chat with her?
Yes, she was really sweet. French Canadian with a great accent. It was all in a day's work for her.

Have you got any crazy fans?
There are a few who take it a little far. I've had some fans sneak into a video shoot and one got hold of my cellphone number and wouldn't stop calling. Most are great.

Did you get anyone's autograph when you were younger?
No, I've never understood that mentality but I appreciate the support. Paula Abdul was the first pop star I saw in concert. I did a lot of musical theatre as a kid and was obsessed with showtunes. Then I got into Missy Elliott, Christina Aguilera, Britney, all the 1990s pop artists.

You're biologically ginger. Have you ever faced anti-ginger prejudice?
No, I haven't. I've been dyeing it for six years so it's been a while since I've had the real colour. You don't do rock'n'roll as a ginger.

If people are lacking purpose in life, would you advise them to take LSD?
Sure, it's one method of finding yourself. My trip led me to some epiphanies about who I was as a performer, what I wanted to do and how I needed to create my own opportunities. When I got home, I started writing music with other people and went to the Idol audition. The vision was about finding opportunities. I wasn't sitting in a desert in rave wear thinking about Simon Cowell when I was on acid.

What's the worst job you've had?
Singing in a topless show in a casino. It was a real low-grade production. The dudes weren't coming to hear me sing.

What been your worst moment on-stage?
The American Music Awards performance. I fell on to a metal staircase and hurt my knees but managed to cover it up. Most people didn't notice.

Maybe the viewers were distracted by you rubbing your crotch in the dancers faces.
Yeah, I suppose they had other things to worry about.

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