I was a poor kid, and my mom was a single mother of three.

I've just never cared what people think. It's more if I'm happy and I'm confident and feeling good, that's always been my thing.

I'm so happy now. I love that I'm in a relationship right now... I want a life... The past five years or so I've found my groove and my balance.

If I can wake up everyday before I die and know that I don't have to serve anyone food or drinks, I will be happy!

When I went to Los Angeles right after high school, I got some acting jobs, and I never, ever wanted to be an actress! Public speaking and acting make me want to vomit. But I have never been nervous singing. When it comes to public speaking, I stumble on my words, sweat, and pull at my clothes.

Like every other girl in the world, my most embarrassing moment had to do with a guy completely turning me down. His loss!

I think one thing you could probably say for all my albums is that they're all pretty eclectic pop. There's always a little bit of urban influence, some dance, a little bit of country, singer-songwriter, pop-rock. I like everything! On every album you can find that.