Beyonce Covers Marie Claire

Beyonce covers October's issue of Marie Claire, here are some parts from the exclusive interview.

Beyonce on her alter ego Sasha:

‘I’ve created an alter ego [she refers to her on-stage persona as ‘Sasha’]: things I do when performing I would never do normally. I reveal things about myself that I wouldn’t do in an interview. I have out-of-body experiences [on stage].

If I cut my leg, if I fall, I don’t even feel it. I’m so fearless, I’m not aware of my face or my body.'

Beyonce on whether there is a time limit to being a pop star:

‘Being a pop star, yes. Being a legend, an icon, absolutely not. And, at this point, that’s what I’m trying to do. I’m over being a pop star. I don’t wanna be a hot girl. I wanna be iconic. And I feel like I’ve accomplished a lot.

I feel like I’m highly respected, which is more important than any award or any amount of records. And I feel like there comes a point when being a pop star is not enough.’

Beyonce on her success:

'I am really proud that I am one of the artists that has the opportunity to be on magazine covers and to be in the movies. And I do think that I’m opening doors for more black women, just like Halle [Berry] and Diana Ross opened doors for me.’