Monique Coleman Quotes
I was babysitting the night High School Musical premiered last year. I watched with the kids and we sang along to the lyrics. I was making $12 an hour.
I'm an adventurer. I believe in being bold and brave - and taking risks. Even if I'm afraid of something, I'll still have a go at it.
As an African American actress there are people who have been staples in my life that opened a door that I can walk through. I hope that I can have that impact.
If every young person pursued their greatest passion and then said, 'What part of this can be applied to social good?' You don't have to choose between being successful and being a philanthropist.
I really understand the idea of pride and honour. I have that in my family, so I understand it completely.
Do your own thing; always follow your dreams and don't feel limited by what someone prescribes to you as to what you should do. Expand your horizons, try new things, be adventurous.
I love the idea that somebody is going to compare me to my character or think that I am like my character when they see me. I feel like that is a role that I am willing to fulfill.
You have to split, bend over backward, touch our toe to our heads to get recognized.
I think it is important for girls to see movies where it is not all just about 'the boy' or it's simply being about 'the relationship' or 'Am I pretty enough?' or 'Am I cute enough?'.
Don't think that you can just rely on natural talent because there are going to be times when you get a little tired and that's when your skills come into play to help you make look easy.
My character, Taylor McKessie, is a little bit brighter in the math and science department than I am... okay, a lot.
High School Musical is definitely the best thing that's happened to my career and I walked away with great friends from it.
