High School Musical is definitely the best thing that's happened to my career and I walked away with great friends from it.

I have a gajillion headbands - yellows, pinks, reds, blues. I'm obsessed.

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 good in the kitchen. I can cook seafood, collard greens, black-eyed peas.

In case of emergency, do whatever your best friends tell you to do!

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.

When I get recognized, every time feels like the first time.

It takes time for the things to manifest. Everything needs necessary energy for its manifestation.

Shall you live authentically who you are or will you spend your allotted living the life of someone you imagine your self to be?

As women, we often think we have to be all things to all people, all at the same time. As a wife, mother, actress and businesswoman, I definitely feel the pressure to perform well in all areas.

I have often said that the lure of flying is the lure of beauty.

God's part is to put forth power; our part is to put forth faith.

When people bury treasure nowadays they do it in the Post-Office bank.

Don't fall in love with your own excuses.

A moment might be a thousand different things.

In Boston they have gone from large autonomous high schools to smaller schools within the same building.

Fearless people,Careless needle.Harsh words spoken,And lives are broken.