I always wanted to have my own album released before I graduated from high school

I don't want to be just a straight pop singer. I'm a vocalist and that's what I want to be seen as in the long run

My elementary school days were miserable. After Star Search, the jealousy got really bad that our neighbors slashed our tires

I got along better with the guys than with the girls. Only two girls came up to talk to me. Later I found out they were telling their boyfriends, 'If you talk to her, I'll kill you.' It's always rough with that high school thing

Whatever I do, it's my business. It's not my job to parent America

I watched the MTV Video Music Awards every year, telling myself that one day I'm going to be there, and it's like, finally - I made it!

Maybe best pop female vocal, I am kind of keeping my fingers crossed but you never know what is going on behind the scenes, but good bums come in all shapes and sizes

I wasn't expecting it [Grammy]... I'm such a newcomer among all these people

Oh my God, you guys, I seriously do not have a speech prepared whatsoever. I'm shaking right now

I hope for the best, it's great to be nominated even once in your life