I want every day to be life for the living, not just traipsing through it existing. I'm just interested in life and the world and exploring.

I have always felt strongly about empowering women. I'm living proof that, with confidence and by believing in yourself, you can accomplish any goal.

I approach the film business the way I feel about self-esteem. It's something that has to be maintained. That's kind of how I feel about positive roles in Hollywood. They have to be maintained. You have to purposefully, intentionally try to make the right type of films. And the more people that do that, the more things will continue to improve.

Dreams become reality when we put our minds to it.

If you try to follow everyone else's mold, you'll probably fail at some point because God created us uniquely for a reason.

I've been giving back since I was a teen, handing out turkeys at Thanksgiving and handing out toys at toys drives for Christmas. It's very important to give back as a youth. It's as simple as helping an old lady across the street or giving up your seat on the bus for someone who is pregnant.

I have a drum set in my dressing room. I play drums to relax and have some fun.