Teen sensation Miley Cyrus says she’s determined not to fall victim to the trappings of celebrity in the way other child stars like Britney Spears have.
“I definitely try to steer away from it as much as I can, but it’s all around me,” she says in an interview with Britain’s Daily Mirror newspaper. “I think it’s more of a personal battle really.
“You have to know what you feel and what’s in your heart.
“But I’m more of a positive person. I’ve always wanted to be a positive role model and that’s what I want to continue to be.”
The 15-year-old ‘Hannah Montana’ star — who was last week at the center of controversy following the publication of her risqué photoshoot for Vanity Fair magazine — says she relies on her guitar to help her through the tough times.
Adds Miley, “My guitar is like my best friend. My guitar can get me through anything. If I can sit down and write an amazing song with my guitar about what’s going on in life, then that’s the greatest therapy for me.”
Miley is fast becoming one of the biggest stars in America, she became an overnight success when Hannah Montana first aired in 2006—and with a clothing line; merchandise; perfume; album sales; a book deal; and movies, the teenager from Tennessee has made a small fortune.
But despite all the trappings of success, Miley is determined to keep her feet firmly on the ground.
“It’s pretty crazy and life is going so fast. I never have the chance to slow down, but I’m having a lot of fun and that’s what you’ve got to keep in mind,” she says.
“As long as you’re having fun, then that’s all you can do.
“Whatever happens, I want to make sure my family is all set.
“Once I’m a little bit older I want to make sure my family is safe and get my parents a nice house and make sure they’re good and settled.”
The teen-superstar also denied rumors she’s dating Nick Jonas, the youngest member of the up-and-coming Jonas Brothers — saying she’s “too much to handle”, and insisting she’s single.
“I think I’m too much to handle right now,” she says.
“There’s so much going on in my life at the moment with traveling and there’s always cameras following me — all that kind of stuff. I don’t think it’s great for dating anyone.
“There are guys who I like to hang out with, but I like to be the girl who no one can get. I think that’s always hotter anyway. It’s more attractive to be the person everyone talks about.”
