You know, I think I'm a stronger person for realizing that you can't make everybody love you.

I thought about that the other day after I went to the grocery store and had to sign fifteen autographs before leaving. On one hand, it's just so flattering. On the other hand, sometimes it would be nice to get the bread and leave, you know?

If my career detour from special education to singing has done one thing, it has afforded me the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.

I got rid of my glasses and they changed my hair. That's really all they did. They went shopping for me, so the clothes are different too. It wasn't like Extreme Makeover where I got a nose job or anything.

I am never going to sound like Johnny Mathis.

But I was going to be a teacher my entire life, so I wasn't counting on money to much.

I went to school for special education. I always assumed when I had the opportunity I would love to try and help kids with disabilities.