Feeling emotionally connected to a song, and accumulating every bit of the moment's energy to sing out to the audience is what I believe makes a great performer.

I feel most comfortable keeping versatile when it comes to music genres.

The type of music that I love to sing would have to be more bluesy and jazzy and more soul-like because I love to belt when it comes to singing, so I guess bigger songs are what I lean more towards.

I am very excited about the future.

I try to reach out to my idols.

Just knowing that through my music I actually inspire people is amazing for me and I find it very heartwarming.

I would love to meet Kelly Clarkson and if I get the chance to I would tell her thank you so much for the inspiration.

Singing is my passion and I always wanted to travel the country.

You're never too young for something you really want to do, never too young to go after your passion. The age doesn't matter at all. If it's something you want to do, it depends on your will.

Our lack of perfection should remind us that no one has the right to judge other's worth.

I just like to think rather than talk. But I enjoy everyone's company.

A little bit closer to the stars, anything seemed possible.

Two people can illustrate crudity to you.The first is the crude man, whom you see perceiving the diamond as a stone.The other is the refined man, who makes clear to you the crudity of the first one.

Unity! Duty! And destiny!

Is it OK to say, "these are the things that I value. This is what I'm going to pursue in life"?

Moammar Gadhafi was found hiding in a storm sewer with a gold-plated gun. That's me in retirement, ladies and gentlemen.

The paradox of romantic love -- that what one possesses, one can no longer desire -- was at work.

The history of the race is but that of the individual "writ large".

If you are seeking to obey the Lord, expect opposition. Expect obstacles. Expect difficulties. But also expect God to see you through

Even if the most important person in your world rejects you, you are still real, and you are still okay.

Every ballet, whether or not successful artistically or with the public, has given me something important.