Perry: 'I want to be like Gwen Stefani'

Katy Perry has hailed the success of Gwen Stefani, saying that the No Doubt frontwoman is a role model for her own career in the music industry.

The 'I Kissed A Girl' singer wrote on her Twitter page that she wants her own work to progress as Stefani's has done in the years to come.

Perry said: "When I grow up I wanna be just like Gwen Stefani. It's not a race it's a marathon. I keep telling myself this. Think of the big picture. I think music is weird these days, people don't - well the music industry doesn't - let you grow anymore, everything has to be now, so immediate.

"Like watching Gwen tonight, that was a 15 year in the making. I can't wait to make magic like that in 15 years, I just don't know if people will wait for people to grow like they used to. Music is not fast food. It should change and grow and not be such competition of who's on top or not."

She added: "I think since we live in such a internet-fuelled world with everything at our fingertips immediately we all want our musicians to be of Beyoncé/Madonna level from the get, when we forget those amazing girls have been doing it for 15-25 years.

"I'm so thankful for the wonderful new fans and hope you guys will grow with me. Okay, that's it, Just wanted to yack. love, Katy. Go grab your dreams now and make them true life."