Vanessa Carlton told a music-zine about the first time she met Avril Lavigne.

“She’s so delightful and endearing. I remember, she came fresh in from Canada. And she’s just like this wide-eyed girl, she had cornrows” Vanessa, whom some people have branded a bimbo, said.

“She’s very sweet and, you know, I told her, ‘Call me if you’ve any questions,’ you know? I just feel like kind of her older sister or something.”

Which makes you wonder if Avril seeked Vanessa’s advice before she went on this crazy rampage dissing Britney Spears off to magazines, reports and what have you? Hmmm – – –