Actress

In a lot of ways, I wasn't a normal teenager.

I could work 24 hours and I wouldn't complain once because I'm happiest when I'm working.

If you're going through friendship issues, I would say, first of all take a step back. How important is the friendship to you? Sometimes, if someone's not being a good friend to you and isn't treating you the way you should be treated, then you kind of have to move on sometimes.

I've written a few songs that have to do with being in a relationship, the bad and the good.

Guys don't like girls that throw themselves at them. That's something that I've learned.

I'm a huge sushi fan. I have it every couple of days.

My first concert was 'Nsync.

I don't take myself too seriously.

To even be called the 'teen queen' is crazy.

When you know what you're passionate about and what you want to do, just go for it and own it.

My mom is not trying to live vicariously through me.

I love making movies and hope to write my own screenplay someday and do some producing and be behind-the-scenes as well.

If you've been driving for a little while and nothing's happened to you yet - and you've been texting and driving - you think, 'Oh nothing's going to happen.' But all it takes is an accident happening with one of your friends or God forbid, something happening to you, to really give you a wake-up call.

I want to stretch myself as an actor.

Well, I'm an independent person.

Music is such a part of my soul.

At a young age, I had to give up a lot of things, like being able to hang out with my friends.

My stepdad is a Patriots fan, so I've become a Pats fan, too.

I love fashion and there is no easier way to express yourself than through the clothes you wear.

If you don't feel like you're ready to get your license - just because people are putting pressure on you, don't feel like you have to rush into something. Take your time, really feel confident and be ready. It doesn't matter what other people say, do what's best for you and makes you feel safe.