I play so young because of my looks.

Dancing on 'Dancing With The Stars' really broadened my fan base. I jumped off the stage backwards one week, and so many women come up to me now and say, 'You're so brave. I can't believe you put yourself out there like that'. If that inspires some girl out there, then great, because boys aren't the only ones who get to have fun. We get to have fun too.

I look like a child - and I love it!

Do your own thing; always follow your dreams and don't feel limited by what someone prescribes to you as to what you should do. Expand your horizons, try new things, be adventurous.

High School Musical is definitely the best thing that's happened to my career and I walked away with great friends from it.

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

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.