Mischa Barton Picks Her Dog Over Partying

Mischa Barton has ditched partying for dog walking.

The former 'O.C.' star - who is famed for partying with Nicole Richie -
insists she prefers to stay out of the limelight and entertain friends at
home.

Mischa told Weekend magazine: "I know I look the part, and people used to
come up to me in the street and talk to me as if I was a crazy party girl.
But I don't go out clubbing because that whole thing is too claustrophobic.

As for shopping, I'd rather walk my dogs, Ziggy Stardust and Charlie Barton.
"I cook a mean lasagne, and some people say my potatoes au gratin are pretty
on fire."



The 21-year-old admits her simple lifestyle disappoints many of her fans,
but she insists she is nothing like other young female stars who are
renowned for their partying.

She said: "I guess some people are disappointed. I'm always being associated
with other girls, but we're not in the same crowd. I have only met Paris
Hilton once and that was in passing. I am friendly with Nicole Richie, but
people see us at parties and assume we all know each other.

"I actually spend my evenings curled up with a good book. Dostoevsky and
John Steinbeck are my favorites."



Mischa Barton buys a book at Book Soup in Hollywood with one of her beloved dogs.

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