My name is Debby Ryan and I'll tell you things here

Dylan or Cole sprouse? I'm open to interpretation

Dylan for knowledge of norse gods and Cole if u want someone to text u on your birthday

Why are you and Josh "dun"? drops mic

omg u just did that legend

Hi Debby. I just wanted to start by saying how pretty you are and that I'm glad my daughter is a fan of such a wholesome young woman. My question is, as a Christian, how do you keep yourself on the straight and narrow with all the Hollywood madness?

this year has been incredibly trying for me. I messed up. a lot. but I think, for me anyway, it's been about keeping your darkness, your confusion, your trials out of your realm of influence. pointing toward the light, even when all I see is shadowed.

thank you for all things you guys. I made pasta for my friends so I'm gonna eat that now with them and talk life because it's SO REAL RIGHT NOW. love you ppl

Hi Debby, big fan here!

I wanted to ask how you met Josh Dun and other members of the twenty one pilots family? I love how close you all are (at least from what I see on twitter).

Happy 22^nd !

I was a fan, met Joshua through Tyler, and met everyone else through Joshua. it's an incredible, inspiring, genuine, hilarious group of people and there's a huge chunk of my heart reserved for all things/ppl Columbus, OH

Happy Birthday! What's your favorite memory from the set of Suite Life On Deck?

Cole used to drop things at me from the rafters so I'd have to say my favorite memory was learning how to conduct an interview with international press outlets whilst dodging paper cups

Are the twins as loveable in real life as they are on the show?

no

haaaa but they are more likable. and def worth loving. i'm so thankful for both friendships

How difficult was it opening up about being in a abusive relationship?

it got difficult when I realized that's what I was doing. I knew it felt incredibly important to talk about. I built a beautiful love with an amazing boy on a scarred heart, and didn't realize I had so much to deal with

What book is your favorite? And what book inspires you in your life?

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Hi Debby!

First off HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I remember when you were turning 18 and I thought it was the biggest thing ever. Its crazy how much time has passed since then and how long I've been a fan of yous for.

One big question on my mind is, are you coming to the UK to tour soon? I met you in 2012 (Tasha, DebbyHQ) and traveled the length of the country to see you and I'd love to see you on tour!

Another question is, do you have any advice for someone whose starting out in the television industry? Not necessarily in acting but maybe running. What kind of things do people do which make you notice them?

hiiii Tasha! long time no talk. No plans set yet but I love the UK so dearly, so I'm tryna get us there by the end of the year.

The entire industry has zero formula, so this one's hard. I'll tell you this: I've found that most things that succeed here start with a distinct voice with a fresh take on a relevant thing. Look at what you like to watch, listen to how you translate them, and don't be afraid to do something that hasn't been done.

On a practical level, learn. Study everyone's job, and try your hand at it. Acting taught me how I love producing, and producing taught me how I love to direct.

When can we expect you to release the songs you teased? Also, would they be an album or another EP?

WE ARE GONNA DO A THING JUST U WAIT KITTEN

Hey Debby. Since today's your birthday, I think I can safely assume it's going pretty well. How was your day yesterday?

thanks for asking. today has been good, couple meetings, a quick shoot, then I'm having family dinner and taking my mom to a friend's thing. so low-key birthday vibes. yesterday was funny. I had the best dinner I've ever had in my existence, spent time with good friends, and was crazy sick so I got a nap in (:

did you hang out with people from other Disney shows?

yeah I hang out with people that I get along with, and I mostly meet people secondhand through work so yahhhh

Hi Debby! Happy Birthday!!

I was wondering what your top 5 favorite songs are right now?

thank yewwww. rn I love "Nonsense" -Madeon feat. Mark Foster, "Money All Around" -HOLYCHILD, "Lane Boy" -twenty one pilots, "Jim Morrison" -Jon Bellion, anddddd "Will You Dance?" -the Bird and the Bee

First Happy Birthday, my question for you is what is your favorite method of winding down after a hard days of work or concert?

thanks! I love to cook and I have a couple friends that're good at beverages and desserts. small low-key dinner party and sitting by the fire brings me back to life. it's a 5 night a week ordeal

how excited are you for the reflection tour??

beyond. also hi i recognize you from periscope. but yeah the boys and I are so stoked. we want to say hi to everyone on that tour!

Would you rather fight one horse sized duck or 100 duck sized horses?

In all seriousness though,

What's your favorite move?

one horse sized duck. i would tame it and ride it to werk. in all seriousness, my favourite move is duck taming.

Hi Debby, happy birthday! Thank you for doing this. I know you're a music buff, (The Never Ending is wicked) what are your favorite records you have on vinyl?

Also, you're a perfect human/alien. Also, I love you. A lot.

thank you kindly + you are welcome. Mumford's Sigh No More, Tom Petty everything, the Chicago soundtrack, Fun's Aim + Ignite, Radiohead's In Rainbows...

Hey mom! We're Twitter friends, ya know. inserts little alien drawing on my hand I wanted to ask if we can expect any acting projects from you with more serious roles like your guest appearances in "Private Practice" and "The Glades". And if so, can we expect announcements soon?

hi alien kitten. i loved playing those roles with a lot of heavier emotional content; it's actually what I set out to do when I started acting. i have some cool stuff in the works and I'm really excited to tell people..

First of all happy birthday queen!!! Second, do you have any methods you use to cope with your stress/anxiety?

HI thank uuuuu princesa it sounds cliche, but I actively breathe. four second inhale, six second exhale. I remind myself that it's only in my mind and if my hands are shaking, I calmly stretch and then begin to run around screaming at the top of my lungs

that's only sort of true. if the anxiety starts to feel destructive and volatile, I have a stash of bottles or mason jars that I throw against a wall. it reminds me that in a moment of stress, I can break something but only something that doest need to be put back together.

At what place in the world would you most like to visit?

I just ran away to Mexico, and before that went to New York City to help my brother propose, right after getting back from Australia.. so I keep my suitcase packed... Next up-- ideally Moscow, Dubai, New Zealand, and I want to do the CS Lewis tour of Oxford

Happy birthday Debby!!

Wanted to ask what musical influences influenced your band?

thank you!

tom petty, the white stripes, jon foreman, arctic monkeys, grace potter & the nocturnals, the civil wars... ummm

Do you have any acting projects? Or will you just focus on your music career as of now??

Loved you in Zack and Cody, you are TV crush since then <3

hiii yeah so, I pour a lot of my soul into music, and yeah it's lately been requiring time too.. so that, and on the film/tv side, I'm focusing on producing right now. a couple different cool projects, BUT YOU HAVENT SEEN THE LAST OF MY FACE

Happy Birthday! If you could actually live on a cruise ship, just like Suite Life on Deck, which ship would you most like to live on?

um a unicorn themed cruise ship or a ship where you cruise with kittens which actually sounds like a terrible idea logistically but is my dream

Debby, what makes Texas the BEST state of all? Thanks for taking the time to do this AMA!! Hook 'em!

sweet tea, fried pickles, clean walmarts, barefoot summers, neighborhood parks, and the Dallas Cowboys

Happy birthday! I remember you from The Suite Life on Deck back when I was a kid, and recently I found you again in a round about way through Twenty One Pilots. You've fast become an inspiring person to me! (I'm a guy - but not that that matters).

I really liked the songs you did in The Never Ending (Before I Go Upstairs is my absolute favorite!) and I'm wondering when can we expect new material? And would you ever write a book? ^{ps you're gorgeous}

hiiii. thanks so much for liking the songs; i wrote that one for my mama + she cries when I play it live. wwwwwwweeeeeep.

new TNE material any minute now. we're playing our new stuff on the Summer Reflection tour

I'd definitely write a book. I've started a couple. nothing fiction yet; those tend to end up as script treatments. I have a lot to say and a lot of stories to tell but I always keep it to myself

Happy birthday, Debby! Will you continue to work with Disney in the future, or are you leaving them for good now that JESSIE's done?

I love them, and I have since I was a bb. Very blessed that they feel the same, and really believe in me as a young director and a professional force so yahhh expect cool stuff

My five year old nephew used to claim that you were his girlfriend. Is there any truth to this?

yes. it's strictly emotional

Happy birthday!

A couple questions:

What's your favorite part about being a celebrity?

Least favorite?

Is there anything about how you've grown up or any life choices that you've made that you wish you could change or do differently?

thank youuu!

i think the good part is that I am able to see a lot of the world and hear a lot of people's stories and tell them mine. it's surreal. also I love acting.

If I could change any decision, I would seek healing in places that were good for me. and take space from things and people that broke me down.

it sounds simple but it's a hindsight thing

If you had to give up being an entertainer for the rest of your life, what would you do instead?

if I could write and cook and rescue kittens

What is your favorite word? Least favorite?

i say "tite" a lot about things that I care about only slightly but in a positive way, and I hate racist/homophobic slurs but love all other words

Happy Birthday Debby!!!!! If you and Maia Mitchell could be in a buddy cop movie together would you do it? and what would like the name of the movie to be?

I'd do anything with that squirrel. She's my bestm8.

It'd probably be something having to do with us having sorta the same face

Yo Debby, what was it like guest starring on Girl Meets World? Did you grow up with Boy Meets World, and if so, what was it like getting to work alongside the actors (and characters) you grew up with?

dude it was so awesome. I didn't have tv until i moved back to america, so i lived on those reruns. that entire cast and crew is gold and was so surreal. I want to spend every day just hanging out there lol

Hi, what is your favorite movie that is not Disney-related?

Almost Famous, Charade, Scott Pilgrim VS The World, Chicago...

Happy birthday! I was wondering if you would be continuing to use your reddit account after this AMA? Or will this probably be the only time you'll use reddit?

No no I'm actually on reddit all the time, it's a problem and how I know anything about life

Looking for Alaska is my favorite book, too. Are you excited for the movie?

Also I love C.S. Lewis and you, can we be friends?

by the way, my cat says hi.

I'm so excited for the film. They have people on board that really care about it and her and Pudge's voice which makes my heart happy.

what is it like to be modest?

i have no idea what you're talking about

Happy Birthday Debby! What is the highest priority item on your bucket list?

thanks!! skydiving is up there. also there is a song I want to sing for a person again, because I wrote it before I really knew what it meant.

Why ''mom''?

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