Duffy's strange success

Duffy says her success is "weird".

The 'Mercy' singer, whose debut record 'Rockferry' was the biggest selling album in the UK in 2008, admits achieving worldwide fame has come as a surprise.

She said: "If I sat and thought about everything, I'd probably lose my mind. So I just go, 'That's weird, isn't it?' You've just got to get on with it - don't give yourself a chance to dwell."

The 24-year-old star insists her success hasn't been as rapid as it seems, and she believes she still has a lot to learn.

Duffy added: "It's been like baby steps along the way. It wasn't like one day I won the lottery.

"I still don't feel I've been defined. I've got a few more years and a few more lessons to learn."

Duffy recently admitted living in the public spotlight is difficult and she can't her emotions when she takes to the stage.

She said: "I wish I could explain it. Once in every 15 shows, I get teary. The lights are so bright, I can't hide. I feel very exposed. I wish I could wake up tomorrow the way I'm going to turn out in 10 years' time. At the moment, I am growing up under a microscope."

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