“Singing really is acting. In a lot of ways, it's much more personal. I love music, and being able to work on that is amazing.”

“I like to be judged by my family and friends because they know me.”

“I couldn't relate to kid stuff. 'Jimmy doesn't like me!' Who cares? I was worried we didn't have gas money or food. Those were my concerns.”

“I remember looking through magazines or watching movies even just a couple of years ago and being like, 'I really want to be part of that,' but not realizing what that was.”