"Of course, the advantage is that, being in this business, you get to learn a lot, experience a lot of new things, and you can become real successful. The disadvantage is, of course the negative media. People may try to manipulate you and control you, and those are the things you have to avoid. But if you maintain strong family values and you believe in God, you can be successful. So, it's been tough, but I've gotten through it because I stuck with my family and my deep belief in God."

"There is always a bit of pressure to do a good album - to do good work, period. I really put a lot of pressure on myself, more so than other people. But I try not to let that overwhelm me to the point where I can't even do good work. I just put it aside and do the best that I know that I can."

"Everything is worth it. The hard work, the times when you're tired, the times where you're a bit sad... In the end, it's all worth it because it really makes me happy. There's nothing better than loving what you do."

"I stay true to myself and my style, and I am always pushing myself to be aware of that and be original."

"Keep working hard and you can get anything that you want. If God gave you the talent, you should go for it. But don't think it's going to be easy. It's hard!"

"I want people to remember me as a full on entertainer and a good person."

"You have to love what you do to want to do it everyday."

"It’s in how you carry yourself. I’ve always been a very mature person, and I’ve always known what I wanted. And I go after it no matter what."

"If at first you don't succeed/You can dust it off and try again/Dust yourself off and try again."

"I see myself as sexy. If you are comfortable with it, it can be very classy and appealing."

"Whatever will be, will be."

"I go through the same problems all young people go through. Being in this business, I accept that there are positives and negatives but having a strong family base and a belief in God enables me to weather the storms."

"I'm a survivor and I can handle anything. I'm very confident about that."

"My parents just tell me, ‘If you know what you want, you should stay determined and go for it. You can do anything.’"

"You have to enjoy your job; you should wake up every day and love what you do... I honestly do... From the bottom of my heart to the depths of my soul. I'm truly happy."

"Keep working hard and you can get anything that you want."

"Sensual is being in tune with your sensual self."

"There are times in my life when I just want to be by myself."

"I'm the interpreter. I'm the one who takes your words and brings them to life. I was trained to sing and dance and laugh, and that's what I want to do."

"It's Friday and I'm ready to swing. Pick up my girls and hit the party scene."

"I don't want to abandon one work for the other, and I don't think I need to sacrifice anything to put my all into either one of them."

"The Matrix is top secret. There isn't much that can be said right now."

"I've been singing all my life. I've always wanted this. I sang in church, in school plays, and my parents gave me vocal lessons. My parents always said this was destined for me."

"There are times I can't even figure myself out."