I'm not different. I'm not different at all. The wrapping is different but the gift is still the same.

Pain happens to everyone. To grow up, to fulfill your potential, to develop into what God wants you to be-this process takes support. No one succeeds alone.

In my ideal world, no child would suffer. Charitable instincts would prevail. There would be global acceptance of all different types of people.

I know that I've got big ears and a big forehead and that my hair sticks up, but I'm happy with myself. I'm not necessarily trying to win a beauty pageant here.

I auditioned just for fun.

I am never going to sound like Johnny Mathis.

My mother taught me that we all have the power to achieve our dreams. What I lacked was the courage.