I'm pretty smart with boys. I know how to handle them and I know what to do around them.

My mother wanted to name me Jackie or Jacqueline but she got to name my sister and my brother, so my dad and my brother insisted on naming me. And they were big fans of 'The Little Mermaid.'

No matter what you look like or think you look like, you're special and loved and perfect just the way you are.

There's a confidence you find when you finally feel right in your body.

All I've ever wanted is to be normal.

I have two lovely parents who support everything I do, two siblings, and three beautiful nieces. My house is always filled with laughter and fun!

Young women grow up in a really negative world today online and in person.

I've always done pretty well in auditions. I just go in and give it my best shot.

We as women need to empower each other.

I want to continue to speak out on issues that matter to me. I want to have even more of a voice.

It was an instant weight lifted off my chest - both literally and figuratively.

All the words I have to say have turned into stars.

You only get one shot in this life. So let me do all the good I can for my fellow man. For I will not pass this way again.

If you want small changes in your life, work on your attitude. But if you want big and primary changes, work on your paradigm.

I'm actually a huge fan of hip-hop. I like hip-hop music. I love rap. I like cabaret music, as well. I just love live music and bands.

I am human, when people write bad stuff about me it bothers me, but I know that will never end.

Revolution is indeed a violent process. But if it is to result only in a change of dictatorship, in a shifting of names and political personalities, then it is hardly worth while.

Our worst enemies here are not the ignorant and simple, however cruel; our worst enemies are the intelligent and corrupt

O charitable philosopher, I beg you to help me. My mind is weak but my soul is strong. Kindle that soul, and the sacred fire shall never be extinguished.

There are many things that were harder to discuss back in the 80's and early 90's than they are now, and this also works the opposite way for other things.

The common damn'd shun their society.