Singer Leona Lewis has defended herself against media criticisms that she is too nice.
Speaking to Cosmopolitan, the 24-year-old star said: "People are always saying, 'She's really sweet', and it's like, 'I've been brought up properly by my parents and I'm respectful to people'."
"So I think, 'What, is it bad to be a good person?' I don't think so."
"I'm quite quiet and it takes me a while to come out of myself and be comfortable."
"But just because I'm polite and nice doesn't mean I can be pushed over. I'm not confrontational, but I will speak my mind."
