My mom had a job, and she also took care of us, and she also took care of Dad - I always saw her pulling triple duty, doing more than I ever felt like she needed to. I made a promise to myself that it would be more of a team effort in my family someday. And because of that, I became more independent.

When I'm on stage, I feel like a performer, for sure. I know people are looking at me and taking pictures and singing along, and that part's wonderful.

Once you get into a routine of eating healthy, it hurts twice as much when you fall off the wagon.

If you stick to what you know; you sell yourself short.

If something can be said to make an awkward moment even worse, I'm going to say it.

I'm kind of a nervous person in general. I'm socially awkward. I'm not tall and sensuous. I usually wear sweats everywhere I go. Oh, and I burp a lot.

My very first magazine cover was the National Enquirer.