When I was on 'Idol' and 17, everything was so new. Everyone is so nice and wants to see you succeed.

I love dill pickles! They're on my rider for my concerts so I eat one every day.

If I don't laugh at least 20 times a day - it hasn't been a good day.

I looked massive next to Ryan Seacrest! But I was lucky that I've never had anyone say, 'Jordin, you need to lose weight.'

I like the way my heart beats, I like the way I think; I don't need or want anything to change that.

I look up to my brother - he inspires me so much. He has always been my best friend. He knows everything. I left the house at 16 when I auditioned for 'American Idol' and he was 14. It was one of those things that was so sudden and neither of us expected it. He has been so supportive of me even though I know that every time I leave, it hurts him.

For me, I just never put all my eggs in one basket, so to speak. I know that music and acting now are things that I want to do for the rest of my life. But, if suddenly that was to stop, I'd actually be okay. It's not the be all, end all of my life. I know who I am, outside of this, and I think that's a really big thing to have.