“I believe that I definitely wasn’t given this voice just to sing. I think it was given to me for a bigger purpose.”

My stepdad provided me with an amazing childhood. I played outside like a normal kid, I rode my bike, I walked to school, but the happiest times were when I was acting.

Music is my life. Music runs through my veins. Music inspires me. Music is a part of me. Music is all around us. Music soothes me. Music gives me hope when I lose faith. Music comforts me. Music is my refuge.

Go where you are wanted and stray from where you aren’t. Surround yourself with positive people and environments.

Sometimes I think, ‘Why couldn’t I have been normal?

It’s amazing what you can hide just by putting on a smile.

I never thought that I’d be a role model. Everyone kind of just made me a role model, and I hated that.

You can’t love other people until you love yourself.

An impact is like a punch it may hurt put it passes.

Don’t be afraid to speak up, because someone will be there for you.

I can’t set my hopes too high, ‘Cause every hello ends with a goodbye.

I prefer to cry alone, Pride? No. I just want to avoid trial of people who don’t know the reason of my tears.

So I’m putting my defenses up, cause I don’t wanna fall in love. If I ever did that. I think I’d have a heart attack.

I’m an American for marriage equality. I believe that love comes in all different shapes, sizes, and colors. So whether you’re LGBT or straight, your love is valid, beautiful, and an incredible gift.

Be grateful for your journey because it is yours alone.

Don’t workout because you think you ‘need’ to, do it because your body deserves love, respect and healthy attention.

Every single day is a battle to stay strong.