Morphine Prince 96,071 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 As Katy Perry nears her 30th birthday in October, the hitmaker has plenty to celebrate, from her chart-topping albums to her sold-out shows around the world. But she has one big thing she regrets (and, no, it's not Russell Brand)."I'm kind of bummed at this stage that I didn't have a great education because I could really use that these days," she confessed to Yahoo in an exclusive interview.Even before dropping out of high school during her freshman year, Perry's learning was admittedly stunted. As her pastor parents were always starting new churches, her family was constantly moving. "I was being pulled out of school even in the middle of school and sometimes being home-schooled. Sometimes we were sent to these really half-Christian, half-education, I-don't-know-what-they-were schools," she explained. Still, it was great teachers who helped push the pop star toward success. "There was a teacher named Agatha Danoff who was my vocal teacher and music teacher at the Music Academy of the West. It was very fancy and I didn't come from any money … and she always used to give me a break on my lessons," she recalled. "I owe her a lot of credit and I appreciate that she looked out for me when I didn't have enough money to pay." Such an experience has inspired Perry to team with Staples to "Make Roar Happen" by raising money for teachers through DonorsChoose.org. "She believed in me, so this is how I could pay it forward from that one experience," Perry explained. In the end, the $1 million campaign will help fund supplies for thousands of classrooms in the cities the star's Prismatic World Tour visits. But Katy's connection to education as she gets older doesn't end with giving back. She has herself to work on, after all. "I've learned to educate myself at this stage and how to continue my education at any age," she said. "I'm going on 30 and I'm still very thirsty for information. On tour, we go to different museums and get to soak up all kinds of different cultural experiences." [That's not lip service  just this week, Katy Instagrammed images of herself at the Salem Witch Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, and the Mütter Museum of medical oddities in Philadelphia.] "It was an incredible honor and a learning experience," she shared. "I was very moved by one girl in particular who came up to me and was telling me that she wanted to be seen not for her obstacle, but she wanted to be seen as a mother that she is, a daughter that she is, a sister  all these other things that she is, not just because she has an obstacle in her life. It was very touching to me … I felt a sense of purpose and I don't always feel that way." Source: https://celebrity.yahoo.com/blogs/celeb-news/katy-perry-education-interview-make-roar-happen-212115603.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I think she means all the Prism era videos :awkney: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometoogg 0 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 i thought her biggest regret was that barbara walters interview Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus 32,702 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I like that regret. It's one of my fears of being an adult tbh. I hope she finds a comfortable solution. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Drew Bieber 25,313 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Aww good for her that she's still trying to learn (No sarcasm) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HausOfGuy 10 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 "I'm kind of bummed at this stage that I didn't have a great education because I could really use that these days," Is that why her team/label does everything for her? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colours 128 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I will never understand the point in regretting experiences and not moving forward in life Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELECTRAHEARTPOP 93 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 It really shows how important education is. If you have that privilege, use it well :yes: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny 12,170 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I'm still very thirsty for information At least, she cares for education I like dancin', and ponies.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mucinex 4,260 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 just have an oyster baby katy. its very aphrodisy and i promise u wont regret it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBEY 57,107 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 education pop queen educating the GP's music taste always renewing herself with new and educating videos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miky 9,400 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 She didn't finish even high school? Too many people here with moral superiority complex. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry 2,374 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 She's gonna be 30? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefani328 321 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 She should try to finish school. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan 20,528 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I think it's great that she wants to seek more knowledge. My mom went back to college at 40 years old and now she's a registered nurse. It's never too late to pursue knowledge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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