Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Lisa Vanderpump, 50, has made a name for herself for her no-nonsense attitude and blunt quips.

The London-born reality star talked to Parade.com about the drama surrounding this season, the possibility of a spin-off, her beloved pup Giggy, and much more

Here are some highlights…

On the scrutiny surrounding this season of RHOBH
“I’ve found this season a little bit more difficult, obviously in terms of the tragedy that started off the season with Russell’s suicide. I felt a bit under attack this season with people saying this and saying that, but I think if you stay true to yourself, people will make up their own minds. You just have to keep plowing ahead. You can film me 24 hours a day and you’ll get a very accurate picture of who I am. You see the funny side, I work hard, and I try to be honest and just call it how it is.”

On confrontations with her fellow co-stars…
“Sometimes people don’t want to hear the truth. I’ve had issues with Taylor, like ‘Sorry, Taylor, you’re too thin. You’re not eating.’ It doesn’t matter what way you cut it, does she like it? No, but that’s what we are encouraged to do, to be honest. We’re not going to sit there and say nothing on the show, we’re encouraged to speak our mind and sometimes people don’t like it.”

On rumors that her dog Giggy has his own agent.
“Yes, he does. I know it’s ridiculous, but to be honest, he’s become such a popular character on the show and he does need somebody to bring ideas to him. He’s a popular dog right now!”

Visit Parade.com to find out more on Lisa…
http://www.parade.com/celebrity/celebrity-parade/2011/11/lisa-vanderpump-real-housewives-beverly-hills.html