I love Christmas, not just because of the presents but because of all the decorations and lights and the warmth of the season.
Ashley Tisdale
People see me as cute, but I'm so much more than that.
My favorite subject was English or creative writing. We did poems and making a magazine, and I did one on celebrities. I called it 'Celebrity Life Magazine.' I interviewed my good friend Kaley Cuoco.
Sunday's my day off, where I eat whatever I want. I don't not let myself have something. I do love French fries and bread.
I feel like when I went back to my original hair color, a little bit of an edgier side came out.
The only way to grow is to challenge yourself.
I'm actually most comfortable when I'm in a bikini, running around on the beach, like, no makeup. It's really free-feeling, whereas I'm always having to get dressed up and putting makeup on.
I love 'Modern Family; I think that is a great show. I don't get to watch tons of TV, but when I do, 'Sons of Anarchy' is pretty much the number one, and 'Modern Family' is one of my favorites.
I loved performing in the 'High School Musical' movies - that didn't seem like work - but the gym felt like torture!
I just like guys who have an edge to them. But it could go either way. Like, I have been into the surfer blond frat guys, and then there's definitely a thing where I like the dark, mysterious bad boy.
I was always superthin, too skinny, actually. I felt like someone could break me in half. I realize now that being a bit more curvy and toned is so much more beautiful.
Now before I work out, I think, 'I love exercise,' and it works.
I think fame can come and go.
I hope to inspire people, influence people.
I've always wanted to be sure my parents approve of what I do.
I'm definitely the kind of person to wear underwear all the time.
I know I have pretty good instincts.
I think whenever any guys come along they're intimidated, and they don't really talk that much unless I talk to them.
You put your heart and soul into something and it makes you a little bit vulnerable.
I don't drink, and I don't smoke. It's a personal preference. My mom has never drunk or smoked. I look up to my mom.
When I was little, I saw the play 'Les Miserables' on Broadway, I thought it was the most amazing thing I have ever seen.
The 'believe' tattoo is because my mom always told me to believe.
I am so scared of the 'Paranormal Activity' movies. I didn't think I was going to be able to sleep.
I wrote a song with Kara DioGuardi called 'What If,' and it's a really beautiful song. It's kind of like a rock ballad. There's a lot of guitars and drums in it.
I love keeping a connection with everyone I've worked with.
All the time people ask me, like, 'Oh my God, what did you do to get ready for the red carpet?' And I'm like, 'I just had Thai food.' I love to work out and do cardio and have a healthy, active lifestyle, but I also am not going to, like, freak out over food.
I grew up in the business since I was three years old so I've always kind of been in front of the camera and grew up in commercials and I knew that I wanted to do it no matter what, I just loved it.
I love pancakes, and I actually do love healthy stuff. Like, I love gluten-free or whole-wheat pancakes. Breakfast is my favorite meal.
Don't let anyone, or any rejection, keep you from what you want.
I just love carbs. And when I'm on vacation I definitely allow myself carbs, so it's always funny when people are like, 'Oh my gosh, you look great in your bikini.' I'm like, 'If you only knew what I had for breakfast!'
Zac Efron is like a brother who's just goofy and crazy. He plays a lot of practical jokes.
My family belongs to a tennis club in Valencia, California, so I always go there. I play a lot of tennis with my dad and swim. And I like to go to the gym there.
I'm a big romantic, so I love guys who are romantic too.
I definitely think cheerleaders have no fear. When I took the 'Hellcats' job, I was like, 'Whoa, this is a sport.'
I don't go clubing. So, I don't smoke or drink.
When I was really little, I was on a Pop Warner squad. I did it for a year. My dad was a Pop Warner football coach. I did it because my best friend was also on this cheer squad, and of course I looked up to my sister who was a cheerleader, so I wanted to cheer.
Communication is so key.
I used to hate looking in the mirror. I've grown up into myself and now I'm happy with the way I look.
I think nothing ever ends on Disney Channel. They keep playing it.
I'm kind of boring.
I don't really believe in rules, but I do like old-fashioned dating where you don't call the guy until he calls you. I don't think it's like he's got to do this and that's the rule.
Half the time on vacation, if I'm in a bikini, I allow myself - I eat, like, waffles and pancakes for breakfast, so that's me after, like, a big meal. I'm not the one that's like, 'Oh my gosh, I'm going to be on the beach.'
You can be plain and smart, or pretty and smart. You can even be plain and dumb! You just have to be yourself.
I'm a strong person. I'm also very sassy and a little bit angsty sometimes.
If I feel like someone's trying to bring me down, I just walk away from it.
I've had a normal life, but I have struggled to get here. It hasn't been handed to me and it hasn't been easy.
I did find some time to go to a record store and check out 'Headstrong' actually in the racks. It was pretty cool; I never thought I'd see my own CD sitting there with everyone else's. I made my Mom take lots of pics!
I just loved playing the mean girl. When you're not like a character, it's kind of fun to play.
I love pink, it's so girly!
I love to sing! To be in a movie with musical number is the coolest thing ever!
