Seven Things I'd Rather Talk About Than ... Jessica Simpson

By: Nick Lachey

1. That's assuming that there are things that I'd rather talk about.

2. My new album, "What's Left of Me." Every album is a labor of love, but this one was the most painful to make. I'm really proud of it. But, yes, I make hideous faces when I sing. I'm the most painful person in the history of music to watch sing.

3. Ice cream. I'm a huge ice-cream fan. There's a particular brand in Cincinnati called Graeter's. My favorite flavor is mint chip. I've decided not to deprive myself of any of the things in life that I enjoy—like ice cream or beer or pretzels—so I'm going to have to work out extra hard.

4. Working out. When I'm at a public gym I always wipe down the machine. Your own sweat is bad enough, but someone else's? And I've never referred to my biceps as guns. If I'm caught doing that by any reader of your magazine, I hope they'll punch me in the face.

5. Going to games. The biggest perk of my so-called fame is being able to stand on the sidelines or to get great box suites. I've abused umpires with profanity-laced tirades over bad calls. I don't know the most beers I've ever had at a game. It's a scary number. But I've never vomited at a game. That's just embarrassing.

6. Kids. My brother just had a baby girl. I cried when she was born. My house is a little bit under construction, but I will have an auxiliary crib so she can stay at Uncle Nick's. Kids are awesome. I can't wait to have my own. For now she is a perfect substitute.

7. Reality TV. Ironic as this is going to sound, I'm not a huge fan, nor have I ever been.