“I had best friends who were in the industry, and I’m like, it’s cool if you get a job, and I’m happy.”

If I’d been in a school play, I’d probably have sneezed and messed everything up.

I’d probably say I’m very strong. If somebody says something horrible, I’m like, ‘Okay, whatever.’

I started singing before I started talking. And that’s the God’s honest truth. I think it was something that I’ve always loved to do, even if I wasn’t good at it. I just loved ballads.

I was bored one day, so my dad took me to this acting school. I liked it more than having fun – I liked it for an actual job.

I started singing before I started tweeting, actually. It was always a passion… I started singing, and then I got into acting. Singing is something I love to do. I feel very confident doing it.

I have three other siblings, so it’s all very equal – even when I get a little cocky, which I usually do. My brother keeps me in a headlock. He says that I’m not a celebrity in this house. I think I’m really chilled out and grounded.

I love playing Eleven.

Working, for me, is like a gift.

My parents are so amazing, and they’ve travelled around the world with me.

It’s nice to have famous people love you.

I’m quite sarcastic, and I’m funny, but not kind of funny. It’s a weird funny, and some people don’t get me, and some people do.

My family is really proper.

I’m obsessed with working out. I eat like a pig, so it kind of makes up for that.

I could live without my phone. And one thing I’d love to do is experience having the freedom that kids had back in the ’80s.

I feel very lucky. My family and I have worked hard, and I feel very grateful.

My brother’s really well-spoken.

It’s a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it.

The best quality about Kobe Bryant? You want me to be honest? I don’t know. I’ll tell you why. I open my arms to everybody. But he never stepped forward for the embrace. So I never really got to know him. I don’t know anything about him, and it’s kinda sad.

There is always some kid who may be seeing me for the first time. I owe him my best.

How did we arrive at this, that the best leader is the one that knows how to beg for a share of what he has already given away at the price of a broken tool? Where is the future of Africa?

After money in the bank, a grudge is the next best thing.

Democracy is talking itself to death. The people do not know what they want; they do not know what is the best for them.

Love received and love given comprise the best form of therapy.

Finding the center of strength within ourselves is in the long run the best contribution we can make to our fellow men. … One person with indigenous inner strength exercises a great calming effect on panic among people around him.