Ashley gave www.thedeadbolt.com her latest interview. Here are some of the questions and answers.
You dance, sing and act in High School Musical 3 – but which of the three do you prefer?
ASHLEY TISDALE: I’m definitely not a dancer. I can move well, but it’s more about the acting and the singing for me. Acting and singing are completely different, so I can’t say which one I love better because I love them both. I love acting because I get to play different characters. But I also love my music because I get to portray me. My fans can get to know me better through my music, which is something I really like.
What’s the best thing about working in show business?
TISDALE: I love my job! I really enjoy singing and acting, so a role in the High School Musical movies has been a dream come true.
Are there any downsides to being a successful actress?
TISDALE: The fame side of the business is a downside when it intrudes into your life. We’re passionate about what we do and we love what we do, so I don’t regret anything – but I can’t stand the paparazzi.
How tough is it in the spotlight?
TISDALE: You know what? I look at people like Britney Spears and I don’t know how she coped with fame at such a young age. She was 16 when she got her success, but I can’t imagine being 16 and in the spotlight like she was. I’m so glad that this all came later on in my life because it’s tough. I’m 23 now, so I’m older than she was – but I’ve no regrets because I’ve worked hard to get where I am. Fame is just one of the downsides to this business.
What advice would you give to people who want to follow in your footsteps and become famous?
TISDALE: I would say stay true to yourself because there is a lot of fakeness in this industry. Work hard and follow your dreams, but never forget where you came from.
How would you describe yourself?
TISDALE: I’m definitely a dreamer. I dreamed of being on TV shows and movies ever since I was a little girl. In fact, I’ve been in this business since I was three. I’m driven and I’m always honest, although sometimes I can be very blunt. I guess I’m one of those girls who can be too honest about things for my own good, but I expect it back. I expect people to be honest and blunt with me, too.
How would your friends describe you?
TISDALE: They’d say I’m very headstrong and I know what I want from life. I listen to peoples’ opinions, but a lot of the time I’ll trust my own instincts. I’m also really clumsy, so I’m always getting hurt.
Do you still enjoy meeting fans?
TISDALE: Meeting fans is so cool! It’s great to be able to touch peoples’ lives. We actually had a boy come over to us and explain how he got the courage to audition for a school musical after watching our movie. He was a basketball jock who ended up getting the lead in Peter Pan!
Are fans the same around the world?
TISDALE: Well, the High School Musical fans are very passionate wherever you go – and they have exactly the same screams. They have so much love and so much support, so we’re very grateful. I got to visit Paris and Madrid promoting the third movie, as well as Munich and London, so I saw quite a number of fans. It was really exciting to travel the world but we only got to spend two days in each place, so there wasn’t enough time to really explore.
Ashley Tisdale Had a Heart Attack Scare
According to www.theinsider.com, Ashley Tisdale had a heart attack scare.
“I was so out of breath, I started hyperventilating. They were thinking it was a heart attack. The [tour] doctor got me on an oxygen tank and I sat outside the stage and breathed in oxygen until I could catch my breath.”
Thank goodness Ashley is okay.
Posted: February 21st, 2009 under Ashley News.
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