How tough is it in the spotlight?

Ashley 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.

Is it difficult to see your false gossip written about you in the press?

Ashley Tisdale: It's got to the point where I don't really think about things like that anymore. You just have to block out the negative and think of the positive. People are always going to say stuff about you and there are always going to be crazy rumors out there, but as long as you know the truth, you're fine.

What advice would you give to people who want to follow in your footsteps and become famous?

Ashley 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.

Were you excited to work on High School Musical 3?

Ashley Tisdale: Shooting this movie was amazing. The choreography was harder and the musical numbers were a lot bigger, but it was a lot of fun. We had a really great time filming it.

Do you like Sharpay?

Ashley Tisdale: Well, I love playing her! She's a drama queen who rules the school and that was a lot of fun to portray on screen. Sharpay was dramatic and off the wall in High School Musical 2, but in High School Musical 3, she's even bigger. I've always had a lot of fun with her.

Are you anything like Sharpay in real life?

Ashley Tisdale: I'm nothing like Sharpay! I was never the popular girl at school, although can probably relate to her because of her passion for performing. I love to perform, so that's probably the one and only thing we have in common.