I wouldn't do the music thing if it weren't for my brother, who's a producer. He understands me and helps my vision come to life.

I'm very practical and realistic.

Life is about growing, but it's also about making peace with who you are.

I want in 40 years to still be acting and to more than anything have longevity and not just be this huge flash in the pan and then disappear.

Look at what you want to change, gather a few people who believe in it like you do, and start moving forward. It's important to remember that you don't always need a destination. Sometimes, you just have to make forward motion. And you absolutely can.

Nobody has your eyes. They can look at the exact same thing & could never see what you see.

With 'Suite Life,' I had three years to sit a little bit on the back burner and learn with less pressure.