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 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.

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.

I play so young because of my looks.

Spirituality profits the soul.

Works of art imitate and provoke other works of art, the process is the source of art itself.

Transformation of the self are related to where you are, and identity Is dependent on others.

The Master is cordial yet stern, awe-inspiring yet not fierce and respectful yet at ease.

Expectations. Strong belief something will happen in the future.Pressure. A motivator. A positive. An indicator you are in the right place.

It is not worth while to go round the world to count the cats in Zanzibar.

Anyone unable to understand how useful religion can be founded on lies will not understand this book either.

The way we've been neglecting to support our libraries throughout the country is a shame.

I'm about as Chinese as Herbert Hoover.

When heroes fall from the sky, many more will learn to fly.