If every young person pursued their greatest passion and then said, 'What part of this can be applied to social good?' You don't have to choose between being successful and being a philanthropist.

You have to split, bend over backward, touch our toe to our heads to get recognized.

When I get recognized, every time feels like the first time.

As an African American actress there are people who have been staples in my life that opened a door that I can walk through. I hope that I can have that impact.

I was babysitting the night High School Musical premiered last year. I watched with the kids and we sang along to the lyrics. I was making $12 an hour.

I think it is important for girls to see movies where it is not all just about 'the boy' or it's simply being about 'the relationship' or 'Am I pretty enough?' or 'Am I cute enough?'.

In case of emergency, do whatever your best friends tell you to do!