Lindsay says that she’s had a lot of experience in fashion, aside from her own brands, including choosing the outfits she wears in her movies.

Lindsay describes her meetings with new Chief Designer Estrella Archs, who came to her house to check out Lindsay’s “three story closet” and to compare sketches. Lindsay says she’s very “hands on” as an Artistic Advisor, though it sounds like she’s still trying to figure out her role.

The interview, which doesn’t include the questions but just Lindsay’s answers, Lindsay talks about how she’s willing to wear something terribly uncomfortable to achieve a red carpet look, and would change many times in a day if she could, just to keep experiencing new fashion.

Lindsay also talks about the importance of not having too many boundaries or rules in life – she doesn’t regret anything she’s done in her life, since she wouldn’t be who she is now without them.

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Lindsay Lohan on Ellen, April 23, 2009

Ellen does a good job of diving right into the issue of Lindsay’s very public life in the media and how so much of what is said about Lindsay is untrue. Lindsay tries to be very honest about what is true and what is not, though you can tell she’s flustered. However, Lindsay gets right to the point:

“That whole night was just… was really tough. And I just, you know… it came out of nowhere. And, um, Samantha and I are friends, we’re talking.”

Ellen was surprised that Lindsay & Samantha are still friends, considering that break-ups are hard for anyone, not to mention how much worse it must be in the public eye. Lindsay says she had no idea they were breaking up and that she “had no idea what was going on.” Samantha had been gone for a week before the break-up, so Lindsay seems shocked by it.

Lindsay seems very open to talking about the break-up, though Ellen says she doesn’t have to. Lindsay warns that she may talk too much

So Ellen then dives into the rumors:

• Cheating – "I don’t believe in cheating", Lindsay says. She did not cheat on Samantha.
  • "I watched my father do that to my mother my entire life, so I really don’t…"
• Restraining Order – [Lindsay laughs]. "I have no idea. I mean, what am I going to do?" Lindsay has no idea why people would assume she’s dangerous and has done nothing but support Charlotte Ronson (which is true)
• US Magazine – Lindsay has not spoken with them (for this story), though they and all the other tabloids are calling everyone she knows.
• Career – Contrary to all the opinions out there, Lindsay is not having a hard time going to meetings or talking with people about projects
• Clubbing – Is it dangerous for her to be there (with the paparazzi)? Of course, the paparazzi will interpret that, but Lindsay insists that being at a club “doesn’t mean that I’m drinking” or cheating with anyone. She’s going to be with friends and enjoy music.

Ellen then asks what Lindsay wants to do now, sharing her own experience of a very public break-up and her own reaction, to run away for 3 years to figure things out quietly. So, what does Lindsay want to do now?

“I feel like I want to get my career back in shape. There’s some shows that I’m producing, that I’m really excited about. And I’m doing a movie in October.”

There are definitely projects in there we don’t know much about, so that’s exciting! Lindsay says a great movie with a great actor had to be put on hold because of all the “garbage” in the media. Lindsay says everything sort of “fell into place” lately and there is so much great stuff going on.

“I didn’t get in this business to be a celebrity on the cover of tabloids. And I’ve been a target, and I’m not that interesting. It distracts people… studio heads, people, they get nervous. I’ve been through a lot, but I was 19 years old, 20 years old, when things happened. And, you know, I’m ready to work. And I can be responsible and be on time. And I’ve learned from my mistakes.”

Lindsay says that when she’s working, she’s not going clubbing. This is what we saw during Labor Pains, though the media seems to have forgotten all the fantastic things said about her during that production. However, though Lindsay may not want to shut herself off, Ellen suggests to Lindsay that she may be putting herself in situations that make things worse for her (the clubbing causing the gossip).

Lindsay admits that it’s nice to get back to herself, that in her relationship she almost forgot who she was because she was more concerned about being with Samantha. In reference to the break-up, Lindsay says:

“I thought it would be so much harder, but it hasn’t been.”

Lindsay says she has a great support structure now, though in the past she’s had to cut a lot of people from her life, which was not fun. Lindsay doesn’t care what the media say about her, she knows the truth, but it does hurt her when they attack her mother and people she cares about. Lindsay says she has some great friends, calling out Natalie Portman in particular for being there for her during everything.

Lindsay says she’s not ready to enter a new relationship, saying it’s “too distracting” from all she wants to accomplish. Lindsay has some hope that if she and Samantha are in the right place, then “maybe”… Later, Lindsay admits that she hopes it may happen, but she needs to take care of herself first.

“I have to grow up and be a big girl.”

Ellen tells Lindsay that she’s extremely talented and that they all want what’s best for her. “I just want you to get back to being you,” Ellen says.

Note: I slightly re-ordered my transcription so that relevant topics are grouped together. The interview itself was a little less seamless.

And as a bonus, here is some video footage featuring some screencaps from the interview:

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Lindsay Lohan also talks about her next album, ‘Spirit in the Dark,’ which was originally slated to come out this month. However, Lindsay admits that she put the album on hold. In past albums, she’d rushed through finishing them, and didn’t want to do that here. She felt like juggling filming and music was too much, so waited for the right time to return to her album (which is now):

“I want to be able to focus and balance my life, so I can enjoy each thing as I do it and as it comes.”

Lindsay seems excited about her album, which is good to see. Lindsay also talks a bit about Labor Pains and about recovering her reputation as an actress. She says she loved working on the film. Lindsay also mentions how what she went through has made her a better and happier person now.

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As noted yesterday in the Harper’s Bazaar interview, producer of Labor Pains Rick Schwartz has nothing but praise for Lindsay in the film, as did another producer and her co-star earlier this year.

“She delivered on every single thing that she promised me. When the director yells, ‘Action,’ you remember why she’s a movie star. I want to find a role for her — like Nicole Kidman’s in The Hours — that crystallizes her career. I feel like I’m trying to spread the gospel of Lindsay.”

Interview after the jump… (auto-plays)

Labor Pains will be released sometime in 2009 (no date attached yet).

Image: Newscom

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Lindsay Lohan sat down to talk with Access Hollywood about her new 6126 Holiday Collection leggings, and leggings in general, but also about politics. Lindsay has been vocal about wanting Barack Obama for president, but makes slip an un-PC reference to him in the interview above as a “colored President.” However, if you brush that aside, Lindsay has great things to say about getting youth out to vote and about Prop 8. Lindsay says she got “chills” during Obama’s speech.

Lindsay also talks in the interview about Ugly Betty, about women’s cancer research, and about why she loves doing movies (Lindsay say she feels “blessed” to be able to be in movies). The second part of the interview should air soon!

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“I’ve learned my lesson at an early age and I am very thankful for that.”

Lindsay admits that she’s changed her life, and has gone from the clubbing queen to being a homebody. Lindsay admits to watching “a lot of TV”, more than ever before. Samantha alluded, in her blog post, to “Grey’s Anatomy,” so perhaps that’s a show they enjoy.

When asked about her beauty secrets, Lindsay says that sleep is top of that list!

And when asked about her upcoming album, Lindsay Lohan reveals there’s no final release date. Lindsay even says she’ll consider a duet with Ali. That’d be nice!

See the video here to hear Lindsay talk about why she’s sticking with movies, and why movies are so powerful.

Photographs: On Samantha 3, Lindsay Lohan & Sam Ronson pick up their bulldog Cadillac from the animal hospital, then go to Vons & Panda Express for food. +1 after the jump…

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