A lot of kids are bullied because of their sexuality, and that breaks my heart, because they're going to have to - high school's hard enough to overcome. Middle school is hard enough to overcome when we get out of it. They say life is what you spend your time getting over because of high school, you know what I mean?

But there's the beauty of life beyond the bubble. It's possible for someone to see your wicked bits and still love you.

Faith is something a lot of people relate to as a God-thing, but it's also faith in yourself.

I got to see Linda's [Hart] live when it first came on Broadway. I just loved her. I've always been a fan of hers.

As far as what made it on there [The Art of Elegance record], it was tough. It's probably one or two songs too long, but I just couldn't (cut any more). That's what I ended up with. I'm really proud of it.

If you can learn to love yourself and all the flaws, you can love other people so much better. And that makes you so happy.

You've got to find ways to breathe while you're dancing so that when it comes time for you to stop and sing again, you have it. To prepare, I do a lot of aerobic activity. Many times at the gym, people will look at me because I'll be on the treadmill humming.