I want people to look at my films and say 'Wow, she's a good actress', and I know I'll have to work hard for that.

I think everything about my life is magical. I've struggled, and against most odds, I'm truly having the experience of living my dreams.

Everyone suffers some injustice in life, and what better motivation than to help others not suffer in the same way.

If someone is trying to bring you down, it only means you're above them.

Don't try to impress people. Always be yourself!

You always just have to be the best that you can be. And if you know that in your heart, then that's all that matters.

Dancing inspires my music. Having your girlfriends all together and just being free and happy.

I believe that anyone can become better,if you put in the effort.

I don't want to be that girl who has that same style all the time where the music always sounds exactly the same, and you always know it's her.

My makeup artist, Tonya Brewer, taught me the importance of moisturizing daily. Hydration is a must if you want pretty, dewy skin - which I love.

I love Michael Kors! I also love Miu Miu shoes - they're fabulous, I have so many pairs.

The love in your heart is greater than all the stars the sky could even hope to have. Hold onto that love, and it will take you higher than the stars themselves.

I am exactly who I am choosing to be. Should I change my choice, the universe will always be there to assist me.

Taking the Bible too literally is a mistake. It should be read as a guidebook of wisdom and insight.

Pick yourself up when you're feeling down. No one else is likely to.

Some secrets can't be kept too long. No matter how hard you try to hide them, sooner or later they scurry out from your cupboards, cockroaches on the run.

The world is a contradiction; the universe a paradox.

There is no such thing as an unreasonable question, or a silly question, or a frivolous question, or a waste-of-time question. It's your life, and you've got to get these answers.

You a slave to a page in my rhyme book.

I do my work as an actor, but another part of my work goes to the piece as a whole. I can be fairly detached looking at my work and be brutal on myself.

At times to think of one's outer helplessness is good, but to think always of one's inner strength is infinitely better.