The Veronicas are chart-topping popstars around the world, and their single Untouched has just made the top 20 in the US, so it's fair enough when Jess Origliasso says she and sister Lisa don't like to stay grounded.
She's joking, of course.
"We have no time to get caught up in the crap. We've been brought up in Australia and Australia really doesn't buy into a lot of that hype.
"We're very focused on our music and that's why we're here -- not to party every night. We're here to make music and tour and do what we love to do."
The 24-year-old twins are set to play four shows in New Zealand this week, followed by a tour of Europe and Asia, and Origliasso says the title of 'popstars' is anything but a dirty word.
"We love pop music! There's so much great pop music out there and pop means popular, it doesn't have to mean Hilary Duff and Lindsay Lohan."
But unlike other pop acts, The Veronicas write their own music, and their status as songwriters has not only given them street-cred, but was the initial reason they were snapped up by Warner Bros Records, Origliasso says.
"We actually did a year of songwriting before we signed and recorded anything as The Veronicas, and a lot of people don't know that." She says it's "very cool" that other artists have recorded and released songs they've penned, including Russian group t.a.T.u and Australian Idol winners Casey Donovan and Katie DeAraugo.
Origliasso acknowledges that a career in the pop music industry probably won't be forever, and says the sisters hope to emulate the career moves of singer turned fashion designer Gwen Stefani.
"You don't have to be top 10 for 20 years, you can go in and out and explore other things.
"[Stefani] hasn't necessarily had to have a top 10 single in the countdowns around the world every week.
"I think as long as you're focused and you're passionate and you're reinventing yourself and you're not being boring then I think you can last as you want to." The Veronicas already have a fashion line for Australian department store chain Target reflecting their personal style -- which includes black hair, pale skin and tattoos.
Origliasso acknowledges that the sisters hardly fit the Hollywood stereotype of what a popstar should look like.
"When we first started out the big popstars were Britney and Christina and we definitely don't look like them.
"The thing is we look up to, we love Gwen Stefani, she had a certain look." Like other starlets, The Veronicas have also had to deal with paparazzi, rumours and negative publicity -- including topless photos leaked on the internet and lesbian rumours, both of involving Jess.
"It's one of those things that you just have to get used to. There's not really that much to say on it.
"We don't try to focus to much on it, we just try to focus on the music and that's why we're there and the media are just going to do and say what they want." When the conversation turns to their upcoming New Zealand shows, Jess Origliasso gushes about how much they love this side of the Tasman.
"We love it over there. The people are so sweet, it's so beautiful, the air's beautiful, the shopping's great, when we get a chance to shop. We really love it." Their New Zealand fans love them too, with their Christchurch show sold out and the three others predicted to follow.
"The shows are so much fun!" Origliasso says.
"Come out and see us! Thanks for the support over there, we cannot wait to get over there and tour. We're so excited."
The Veronicas headline The Edge SummerJam 09-Revenge is Sweeter Tour, also featuring Metro Station, P Money and The Midnight Youth Logan Campbell Theatre, Auckland, March 3 TSB Bank Arena, Wellington, March 4 Town Hall Auditorium, Christchurch, March 6 SOLD OUT Town Hall, Dunedin, Saturday March 7
