Great advice comes from people that have been around a lot longer than you.

You don't really know how beautiful a girl is, until you meet her, all her beauty is in her personality.

Personally, I was never the cool kid. I was always sort of a bookworm.

I believe in destiny. I believe destiny opens doors for you, but it's up to you to walk through them.

Every day is a new experience and I take it as it comes.

When you're young everything feels like the end of the world, but its not; its just the beginning.

If I splurge on anything, it's cologne. I love smelling good.

High School Musical has been a blessing and a gift.

I wish I could say I see my little brother more. We used to fight all the time but now that I don't see him very often I cherish the time I have with him.

Amanda Bynes and I have become close since filming 'Hairspray.' It's so weird because I grew up watching her.

I'm very competitive by nature. And I like to be the underdog - It's the best way to win. To come from behind and win is a great feeling!

Any happiness, no matter how brief, seemed better than the long, simmering torture of waking up day after day, knowing I could never have him.

How is it that music can, without words, evoke our laughter, our fears, our highest aspirations?

Whatever you are going through, it will not last. I promise you. You are not going to stay there. Tell yourself, “I am not staying here. It is just a season.” Seasons change.

Wisdom of the Ages: "The Nativity" The Son of God was born in a manger-not surprising, have you seen the prices of hotel rooms in Bethlehem? Oy Vay! Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah Peace!

The success of any stand-up act comes out of life experience.

I have watched lives change. I have seen women gain confidence.

The temperament that produces a talent for little things is the opposite of that required for great ones.

In my deepest troubles, I frequently would wrench myself from the persons around me and retire to some secluded part of our noble forests.

Virtue extends our days: he lives two lives who relives his past with pleasure.

I'm a jeans and t-shirt type of girl.