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(Jan. 7) - Her biggest hit may be 'Smile,' but singer Lily Allen doesn't appear to be a very happy camper these days.

In a sprawling new interview with Word Magazine, the Brit defends recreational cocaine use, slams Christianity and complains about not being appreciated by her record label, EMI.

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Lily Allen attends the after party of 'The Unloved' at the The Groucho Club on May 13, 2009 in London, England. The Unloved - After Party The Groucho Club London, England United Kingdom May 13, 2009 Photo by Danny Martindale/FilmMagic.com To license this image (57430361), contact FilmMagic.com

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SWINDON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 10: Lily Allen performs on stage on Day 2 of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend at Lydlard Park on May 10, 2009 in Swindon, England. (Photo by Andy Sheppard/Redferns) *** Local Caption *** Lily Allen

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SWINDON, ENGLAND - MAY 10: (UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS OUT) Lily Allen performs at Day 2 of Radio 1's Big Weekend held at Lydiard Country Park on May 10, 2009 in Swindon, England. The two day event is Europe's largest free festival with live music over four stages. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Lily Allen

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The Media's Take on Drug Use: "The only story is that drugs are bad and they will kill you. You will become a prostitute or a rapist or a dealer. But that's not true. I know lots of people that take cocaine three nights a week and get up and go to work every day, no problem at all. But we never hear that side of the story. I have no statement to make, I just wish people wouldn't sensationalize this thing that just exists. Some people are bad at taking drugs."

Her Drug Experience: "I don't take drugs. I used to. But I get very anxious around people who are on drugs, because it reminds me of being a kid. I can spot the signs of people being a bit gakked up very quickly. It terrifies me.That's why I took cocaine when I didn't even like it. I felt like a lonely child when everyone else was doing it and I wasn't."

Religion: "I'm confused by religion. I was brought up in a Catholic school and they told me gays were bad, adultery was bad and drugs were bad. At the same time, all my mum's friends were gay, my dad was having various affairs and there were drugs in the house when I was a kid -- so it was a bit cruel ... I don't like Christianity much.

On Her Label's Owners: I hate [them]. They're wankers and they don't know what they're doing. They will fail. They don't know how to run a creative business. They are killing us, frankly.

On Perceived Lack of Respect From EMI: Yeah. I got £50,000 for my first album and I sold a lot of records. I worked really hard and was put up in nice hotels and treated well and went on to sell two-and-a-half million albums for EMI. So I expected the next time round for things to get better. But they got worse. I get emails asking if I could go to go to Paris for a week to work with some hot producer. I ask for a hotel and I get a two-star place in the eighth arrondissement on my own. I'm like, "Do you want me to get raped and killed?"

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MCcappuccio

03:12 PMFeb 06 2009

So, Lily says, "I know people who do Coke three times a week, and, still make it to work.". That's nice. Now go out in the streets and find the people who lives Coke has ruined. Look in the soup kitchens, because they're often broke. Look in the re hab clinics. Hey! Take a look at your bud, Amy Winehouse.

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AuDiOsAnE

01:08 PMFeb 06 2009

Jdzubas wrote:"As to God and religion. At least most religions give us a set of guidelines for living our lives amongst other people and these guidelines (such of the 10 commandments) give most of us a chance to get though our life without doing too much damage to ourselves or others. What would an atheist use to establish a basic set of life guidelines?"Umm, common sense? Do we REALLY need a commandment to tell us that murdering someone is wrong? If we do, OH-MY-GOD! -_- (No pun intended)

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Rochemat

06:08 AMJan 08 2009

Lily friggin Allen. I'm really sick of hearing about her. It would be fun to see her, Amy Winehouse, Lindsay Lohan, and Britney Spears share a cheasy hotel room together. From reading this little interview, it's evident that she has the brain of a dinosaur, and she's obviously like school in the summertime...no class.

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addicted2speed06

12:15 AMJan 08 2009

wow hypocrite much? did she not see wut coke did to whitney and bobby? and who says "rabbit in headlights"? its DEER in headlights you limey airhead. she's the biggest waste of skin since liam ghalager now i dunno about u but im religious. im so religious that im gonna pray she has a damn overdose so she can spare herself from further embarrassment by opening her clap-trap

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Lisaendicott7

11:22 PMJan 08 2009

Who in the hell is Lily Allen? Oh, wait a minute...she is just another talentless coke-head from across the pond. Do us all a favor Ms. Allen, keep your skanky arse over there.

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11:17 PMJan 08 2009

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11:16 PMJan 08 2009

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Cjackpotts

10:47 PMJan 08 2009

another no talent skank

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Nicolem1218

09:30 PMJan 08 2009

so lily says she doesn't do drugs, but she doesn't like that the church says their bad? why wouldn't you do them if they weren't bad, lily?i also have a problem with her complaining about her label's treatment of her. i totally agree that the majors need to go and that they're screwing over their artists, but there are struggling musicians out there who would give anything to stay in a two-star hotel for a night. they drive around in 12-passenger vans filled with everything they own, and a lot of the time they're flat broke. obviously, lily doesn't know of these bands or she would probably be more appreciative of her financial situation.

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ShakenLadySyn

08:54 PMJan 08 2009

I think God never meant to exclude any one from His church on earth or from a place in His eternity.

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