10 Commandments: Beyonce Knowles

For those of you who don't read a little paper called the Belfast Telegraph, I thought I'd just paste this article from Sunday's issue here to show how I'm making a difference around the globe with my interviews and dreams.

1. Never give up on your dreams.
Achieving them and inspiring other people to go after their own dreams is so rewarding.

2. Follow your creative side.
One of the things that kept me out of trouble, aside from my parents, was I was always a creative child.

Whether it was writing songs or writing poems or making clothes or dancing, putting on shows, whatever, it was something creative.

I just think that's so wonderful for kids.

3. Friendships are so important.
I've had small depressions; days when I've woken up and felt sad. I've got my religion and that is my therapy, although it is always good to have someone to talk to.

Thank goodness I have many friends.

4. Trust is really important in all relationships.
I really don't like people who aren't real people around me.

I don't like people who are 'yes' people. I don't like people who tell me what they think I want to hear.

5. Don't worry about what others might think of you.
I used to, but not any more. And I've been really happy with myself as a person ever since.

6. Nothing is perfect all the time.
There are plenty of days when I'm like 'Oh God, why?'. But that's just life.

Every moment is not perfect, but there are definitely more good times than bad. So be thankful.

7. Laughter really is the best medicine.
I am very attracted to someone who makes me laugh.

I'm just a sucker for somebody who can do that.

8. Accept responsibility as early as you can.
Even before I was 21, I was making adult decisions.

I had an adult job with adult responsibilities. I guess I was forced to mature with while with Destiny's Child.

9. Love is something that never goes out of style.
It's something everybody experiences. And if they are not in love, then most people usually want to feet romantic.

10. Work hard and deserve everything you have.
I never thought I'd have so much money. I just wanted to be financially stable.

But I have worked very hard to get where I am.