Professionally, the first time I sang was on 'Alice Upside Down.' It was the first movie that I did, and I had this little mini singing part.

In terms of fashion, I love adding a fun scarf to whatever I'm wearing - it's a great way to dress up a plain outfit!

People need to realize bullying has just as much of an impact online because words are so cutting and difficult to deal with.

Growing up, theres a lot of pressure to be normal. But normal isnt as fun as being yourself.

I just remind myself that the gifts I have, I've been given for a reason and that every day brings new opportunities to use them.

Cool is overrated. Be a geek for what you Love

I love Beyonce. She's so fierce. I also love Lily Allen, and she was an influence on my music.

I really do like Bruno Mars. I think he's very good. And I love Maroon 5.

I'm really passionate about music.

Songwriting is actually a really great outlet. I kind of recommend it. You get to sum up whatever is going on in your life in a song, then perform it really passionately.

I definitely get stage fright.

God's grace, mighty deeds.

I don't believe in an afterlife.

The aim of all education is, or should be, to teach people to educate themselves.

Strength comes from choosing to fully trust, pray, and praise. Our circumstances may not change, but in the process we change.

You always wish you made more money but I have had a lot of cool experiences. I have learnt so much by travelling the world and made some great friends in my travels.

Why, you could wake up dead tomorrow

Habitual caution ties and binds us; it is as if we were dressed always in clothes and shoes that were several sizes too small.

A man in armor is his armor's slave.

Virtue knows that it is impossible to get on without compromise, and tunes herself, as it were, a trifle sharp to allow for an inevitable fall in playing.

I think people who love each other and live together and have children together need to agree on the things that are most important in life.