I was influenced when I was younger by the cartoon movies that Disney put out, like Cinderella and what not. I watched those movies over and over when I was younger and the music is ingrained into my head. Nowadays, I'm still humming the tunes. It taught me the fundamentals.

Think on your toes, use what’s around you, and come up with something organic and fun.

My advice to teens is to try and do something that scares you every day because it's the only way you can test how far you can really go.

High School Musical has been a blessing and a gift.

I can’t explain to you what it’s like to be a heartthrob. I don’t think I am a heartthrob.

A fan sent me a letter and a $10 bill. It's a short letter - all she said was, 'Hey, since it's harder for you to go out these days without getting photographed, here $10 for a pizza.' I was like, 'Aww, she sent me money for a pizza so I could eat at home!'

You always have to remember that bullies want to bring you down because you have something that they admire. Also, when you get made fun of-when people point out your weaknesses, it's an opportunity for you to rise above.