When I'm at home, I want to be a normal person. I don't want to hear, 'Can I have your autograph?'

My parents are OK with me wearing a small heel, up to 1.5 inches high. Heels give me height when I wear such long dresses. For me, they complete the outfit.

Yes, my parents are strict about me having a childhood. I go ice skating and sledding, and swimming in the summer.

When I'm at home, I want to be a normal person. I don't want to hear, 'Can I have your autograph?'

My advice would be to follow your dream. Most of my life, I was in second place before I came in first place. I hope that inspired people to never give up.

I still have my school friends who are actually friends. It's nice that they don't think much about my singing career. They think it is cool, and they are happy for me, but they don't really bother me about it. To them, I'm still just the schoolgirl from next door.

I love Lady Gaga. She's not afraid to take risks and be herself.