Nicole Scherzinger admits she is "recklessly ambitious".

The 36-year-old star, who has been in an on-again, off-again relationship with British Formula One driver Louis Hamilton for six years, wasn't able to enjoy her success when she was a member of The Pussycat Dolls, but says she is much happier these days.

Nicole Scherzinger says she is 'recklessly ambitious' but admits she wasn't able to enjoy her success in her twenties.

The 'Your Love' hitmaker told the UK's The Guardian newspaper: "My 20s were fruitful but not enjoyable. Being in The Pussycat Dolls was probably my loneliest time because I was quite insatiable. Nothing was ever good enough and I didn't know how to take a break. My 30s have definitely been more chillaxed."

But she added: "I'm recklessly ambitious. In America, ambition is a good thing - it's hunger, it's drive. I hate it when people use the word negatively."

The former 'X Factor' judge also admits she has always been very emotional.

She said: "My nickname at school was Crybaby. Sometimes I can cry just talking because something means so much. And when I'm really hurting I just sob - a bit like someone is dying. I'm emotionally intense."

Nicole Scherzinger

Despite still being excited about her career, the brunette beauty is already dreaming of her retirement.

She said: "I live by the 'Aloha spirit'. My soul is in Hawaii, where I was born. It's basically having heart and compassion for others. I can imagine retiring there, wearing a muumuu [a loose Hawaiian dress] and spending my days on a paddleboard."

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