Singing was something I only did at family functions, but I never took it seriously.

AMDA was intense. I realized when I got there that I had to play a little bit of catchup. A lot of these kids knew so much about musical theater.

Just speaking from growing up in the projects, it was hard for me to take dance classes or voice classes because I didn't have money. Or learn an instrument because I didn't have the money to buy one.

It's not uncommon to have at least one friend that you used to mess with, and it didn't work out. But still, there's mad love there.

My go-to app is the TD bank app because I'm constantly checking my bank account. That's what happens when you put all of your money in your savings and leave none in your checking.

It's a blessing to have people who love the art that you make and who are inspired by the art you create and are a part of.

I'm being more selective about what I do, but really, it's just, if I love it, I'ma do it. It's that simple.

There are sad moments - lonely moments - when you're sitting up in your room all by yourself, shooting on location in Atlanta or Vancouver or L.A., and your family's back home. You can miss home.

Money will come, and opportunities will come, but the only thing we don't get back is time.

I started to lose my love for baseball. I knew I needed something else, so I auditioned for something called 'Sing,' which I thought was a talent show.