Exclusive! Never-Before-Seen Bonus Quotes from Justin Bieber's Cover Story

Read what JB has to say about going on tour, growing up, and giving back.

By teenvogue.com

April 13, 2013

Justin Bieber is Teen Vogue's May cover star! While you'll need to pick up an issue (on newsstands April 16!) to find out what he has to say about his friends and his fans, these are the special outtakes you won't find anywhere else.

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Read what JB has to say about going on tour, growing up, and giving back.
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On growing and learning:
"I'm learning about myself a lot more, especially about growing up. I'm growing up in the business. I'm 18. I'm still not fully a man. I'm a man, but I'm still, like, growing and learning. I just feel like right now is a perfect time for me. This year is going to be a great year. I'm touring, I'm going overseas."

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On his life:
"I just get so happy when I think about the fact that I get to do what I love every day as a job. And be able to take care of my family. It's incredible."
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On his favorite word, 'swag':
"You know who made 'swag' really famous was Soulja Boy. Really, if you think about it. [Singing] 'Turn my swag on.' That's when everyone started saying 'swag.' [Singing] 'Hop up out the bed, turn my swag on. Take a look in the mirror, say what's up, what's up, what's up? Get money.'"

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On charity:
"I try to do as much as I can because I remember growing up with not a lot. I do charity events with the children's hospitals. We do several Make-A-Wishes at my shows on tour."
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On tweeting at his fans:
"It's just a nice thing and it makes their day."

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On why he doesn't drink caffeine:
"I don't drink coffee. When I was little my mom never let me drink soda because when I had it, I was so hyper. Coffee has way more caffeine than soda, so I feel like I would be bouncing off the walls!"
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On the prayer he says before every concert:
"I don't want to drag it out before I go onstage because sometimes we're in a rush, so usually I just bow my head, close my eyes, and say, 'Thank you, Jesus, for everything you've done for me. I pray for my band and my dancers and everybody around. Let everyone stay safe. And give the fans what they came here for. And I pray that we all show each other love and respect and kill the show. In Jesus' name, Amen.'"

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On his new favorite TV show:
"I just saw Workaholics. I thought it was funny."
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On his Believe tour:
"For this tour we had a little bit more time to rehearse. Not much, but a little more time. I worked with Jon Chu, who actually did my movie [Never Say Never], and we designed the new stage together. He has really good visual concepts and he's one of the most creative people I've ever met."

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On his mom, Pattie Malette:
"She's a great woman. A wonderful woman. She's just been through so much. I'm really happy that she's raised me to be a good human. She's a powerful person."
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On his heroes:
"My mom is very much my hero. I would say my dad is my hero. I would say that dude on the Captain Crunch box is my hero."

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