‘There’s someone right behind me … ready to push me down the stairs, just like in ‘Showgirls,’ ‘ she tells U.K.’s Guardian about staying on top. By James Dinh Katy Perry Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/ WireImage Katy Perry is one hardworking girl. In preparation for the release of her new album, Teenage Dream, the singer has hit a slew of magazine covers in barely there outfits and also hosted the Teen Choice Awards, which air Monday night (August 9) on Fox. But a busy schedule hasn’t diminished Perry’s self-awareness. In a recent interview with the U.K.’s Guardian, the California Gurl talks about her pop-star status, how being with Russell Brand makes her feel smarter, and why you won’t find her getting trashed in your local bar. “I don’t feel like I’m very pop-star lame, but I’m definitely not hipster cool,” the singer said told the newspaper. “I’m somewhere right in the middle of it all. Because, for me, I want to sell out, but just not in the ‘I’ve sold out’ kind of way. I want to sell out arenas and sell millions of records.” Aside from her career goals, Perry also opened up about her relationship with fianc
