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The interview:

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Utada's album Exodus has sold over a million copies in Japan and is quickly climbing the charts here in the States. She's not looking to be the ultimate pop princess, but to take over the world.

So I have to tell you that I really love the music you've released in Japan.
That's great! It's so nice to hear that!

I unfortunately don't understand a word of what you're saying.
Wow! That's even better. (Laughs)

So what's it like being such an international success?
The funny thing is, when I'm introduced in America now, people have to mention that I'm famous in Asia. They always say,"Oh, yeah! She's a big pop star in Japan." People automatically assume that I'm very Japanese, but I was born in New York. It's always fun to surprise people by busting out with a Brooklyn accent.

So do the gay boys love you as much in Japan as they do here?
I think so. You know, the funny thing is, I don't know that many gay boys in Tokyo. I have a lot more gay friends in America. You know, most of my husband's good friends that I've been introduced to are gay. Like really gay. But I love them!

Is your main goal to take over thw world with your Japanese pop power?
(Laughs) I guess it is! That sounds so unreal, though. Ha ha! I'm going to take over America! Make everyone listen to my CD!

Was it fun working with Timbaland?
Yes, it was. But it was very, very interesting. I had to explain to him that I wasn't going to sing whatever he gave me. Once we finished the first song, he was like,"I get you! You're pretty cool, Utada!"

So what's on your iPod right now?
There's a ton of stuff! The latest playlist I made includes the Cocteau Twins and Jeff Buckley. I heard Jeff Buckley and I was so blown away by it. He's really :censored::censored::censored::censored:ing cute! Oh why did he die!

So if I were to meet a Japanese boy and I thought he was totally hot, what would I say to him in Japanese?
(Giggles) You know, some English words might work. It's kind of a turn-on for Japanese people.

Well, that's no fun! We have to teach our readers some Japanese!
Let me think of a cute Japanese phrase for you to say. Well, if you think he's cute, you can always just say,"Kawai-ye-neh."

You're not teaching me something I'm not supposed to say, are you?
No. (Laughs) Maybe. No. It means, Hey, your cute!

I may have to find myself a cute Japanese boy to use that on. How are the gay clubs in Tokyo?
They're really fun. They have lots of loaded drag queens there.

Do they ever dress up as you?
Yes! It's cute. I really like it.

What's the craziest thing you've ever done in a club?
Nothing really crazy. Well, I made out with a girl, but that's about it.

So, if you could choose any girl for your ultimate make-out session, who would it be?
I think I'll keep that to myself. (Laughs) That's kind of shady 'cause I can't even say it to you. Oh, god! Is my dad going to read this article? Oh, man!

-Julian Roca