Mariah Carey: 'i'm Not In It For The Money'.

25 March 2008

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Mariah Carey has hit out at critics who accuse her of making music solely to enjoy the perks of fame - insisting she's far more focused on releasing good tunes than banking multi-millions.The Hero hitmaker takes offence at suggestions she only makes records to fund her pampered lifestyle and is adamant she is not interested in the fame that comes with working in the music industry.And Carey, 37, insists she is still as committed to her work now as she was at the beginning of her career.She says, "I never really felt famous. I don't do it just because I want to make money or I want to be famous. I need to make music."If I didn't have this, I don't know where I would be".Meanwhile in related news the R&B star Mariah Carey wants to date a fellow celebrity - because only a man living in the media spotlight can understand the perils of fame.The Hero hitmaker has remained largely single since her 1998 divorce from former Sony Music chairman Tommy Mottola, and insists any future boyfriend would have to be famous to be able to get along with her.She says, "That's a big deal for me - feeling like somebody else can't fully understand me because they're not in show business.

"It shouldn't matter, but it does, because the energy it takes to be 'on' is a lot".

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