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Generally boring songstress Leona Lewis has started what could turn in to a war of words with stick-thin mess Amy Winehouse. The Bleeding Love singer said that although she admired Amy’s singing talents she did not want to end up like her.

She claims she will avoid the pitfalls of fame and fortune (must suck when you’re a squillionaire…) by having the support of a strong family to keep her feet on the ground.

Leona, 23, said: “Amy is so talented. But a performer’s privacy is taken away. The media are always there.

“You can’t make your mistakes in private. I have the advantage of a great support structure.

“I get honest opinions from family and friends. They aren’t always telling me what I want to hear, but the truth helps keep my head straight.”

The singer was also proud to be likened to legendary diva’s Whitney Houston, 44 and Mariah Carey, 38.

Leona in her interview with a US magazine added: “It’s exceedingly gratifying because they’re so great.”