I would have to say the best was when my mom formed a company for me. I write out all of the checks for my performance business. I get to see the money I make and how much it takes to do what I do.

When I want to treat myself, I will almost always get myself a new handbag.

[I want to be remembered] as a sweet Christian girl, who was always loving and kind to everyone.

The main message of this movie [Let It Shine] that everyone will take away is to believe in yourself.

Singing, dancing, and acting! The part [of Roxie in Let It Shine] was right up my alley. Plus, the thought of playing a rock star was like a dream for me.

I like to cook Shrimp Alfredo. It's also my favorite dish to eat!

Determination. You have to be willing to put in the extra time and the extra practice to be the best.

No matter what responses you get from your work, you have to be determined not to give up on your dreams!

My daddy. He's so funny! My whole family jokes around a lot.

My earliest memory is of the best Christmas gift ever, a toy train. I remember riding that thing all through our house.

Have confidence, do your own thing, find your talent, and work at it to be the best. And always, always have fun!

Books are the way to stretch out people's souls, and I won't have children with small souls.

The goodnesses you do will beautifully cover you like the beautiful flowers covering a country house!

When I'm home, I practice four or five hours a day...I warm up for an hour before a gig.

Joy is more infectious than leprosy.

One of the finest magicians you can see is David Oliver.

As Pride increases, Fortune declines.

The new world economic order is not an exercise in philanthropy, but in enlightened self-interest for everyone concerned.

I hate being on my best behavior. It brings out the absolute worst in me.

Conservation is the application of common sense to the common problems for the common good.

Death’s favorites don’t die.