Leona Lewis' life has lately been filled with what she calls "pinch me" moments.The 22-year-old Londoner had a series of them ever since she won 'X-Factor,' a British variation on 'American Idol.' Just 24 hours before speaking to us, she was performing at the Brit Awards on the same stage as Paul McCartney, Amy Winehouse and other stars. Then that's what happens when you have the most-played song in the world, the infectious 'Bleeding Love.' Despite coming off a big night, Lewis found the time to answer questions about the U.S. release of her debut album, 'Spirit,' meeting her idol Whitney Houston and her fear of spiders.What was it like sharing a stage with Paul McCartney at the Brit Awards?
It was just amazing for me because I actually went to the Brit School, which is funded by the Brits ... I got to go there when I was 14. And I've always wanted to perform there, so it was incredible. Rihanna performed as well, so it was amazing I actually got to perform alongside them.
What can people expect from your album, 'Spirit'?
Well, people can expect a real melody-driven album and they can expect some big ballads, as well as some more edgy stuff like my single, 'Bleeding Love.' It's just a mixture of all my different influences, and I think it's quite a positive message throughout and a lot of subjects that people can relate to on there as well.
What are some of those positive messages?
I've got a song called 'Better in Time,' which is kind of about time being a healer and sometimes getting stuck in a bit of a rut and thinking that you're kind of getting nowhere, but actually you are and it's just about timing and waiting for things to get better.

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