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?

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

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.

I'm religious. I think this is something God had planned for me.

The greatest glory never comes from falling, but from rising each time you fall.

UNICEF is working for the survival of children worldwide. What can we do to get more Americans committed to the cause?

Perseverance. I got cut twice. I got cut in Charlotte. I didn't have to go to Atlanta to audition. I could have said, "I'm not cut out for this." But I said, "I think I'm better than that, I can go try again." So I went to Atlanta and I made it through. Then I got cut the first time around. I could have told them I didn't want to come back for the Wild Card show but I did and look how far I got.