My whole family has been such a great support, and theyre the ones who have kept me grounded and allowed me to be who I am today.

Things never happen exactly how you think they will.

I love Sara Bareilles. She's just so clever. I wish I were her. She's so awesome.

I like to believe that you don't need to reach a certain goal to be happy. I prefer to think that happiness is always there, and that when things don't go the way we might like them to, it's a sign from above that something even better is right around the corner.

When they're people who are your fans, you know, 'cause they really feel what you're singing, that's my favorite

I think it's really important to treat yourself with respect because sometimes people can get down on themselves

Fate rarely calls upon us at a moment of our choosing.