Pneumonia is a disease that often flies under the radar of not just the public but even the global health community. It kills more children under 5 years old every year than AIDS, malaria, and measles combined.

I didn't take the decision [to get married] lightly. I ventured into it realistically. But life takes you places you wouldn't have expected. I'm really content with what was in the cards for me.

Although birth control is a part of my plan now, it won't necessarily be a year from now. I want to use my platform to inspire other women out there.

I guess at a certain point you think, well, singing is singing and acting is acting.

Growing up in the public spotlight and having insecurities like every other girl, I really know what it's like to feel self-conscious.

I can plunk out enough chords to write a song, but I'm completely afraid to play guitar in front of other people. It's a fear of failure, I guess.

Nobody's ever made me feel boring but I'm pretty boring. I acknowledge that in myself.