I think it is important for girls to see movies where it is not all just about 'the boy' or it's simply being about 'the relationship' or 'Am I prett….

I'm very sentimental and ambitious. I like to be relaxed and I like to live a peaceful existence, but that's very difficult considering I'm very neur….

I really understand the idea of pride and honour. I have that in my family, so I understand it completely..

I love the idea that somebody is going to compare me to my character or think that I am like my character when they see me. I feel like that is a rol….

You have to split, bend over backward, touch our toe to our heads to get recognized..

Don't think that you can just rely on natural talent because there are going to be times when you get a little tired and that's when your skills come….

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..

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

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

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

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 betwe….

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 t….

My character, Taylor McKessie, is a little bit brighter in the math and science department than I am... okay, a lot..

Dancing on 'Dancing With The Stars' really broadened my fan base. I jumped off the stage backwards one week, and so many women come up to me now and ….

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

I look like a child - and I love it!.

I play so young because of my looks..

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,….

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 hou….

Having traveled across America and to 24 counties as the first-ever UN Youth Champion, I’m inspired by the desire of young people everywhere to make ….

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