I came from a lot of intolerance and prejudice, which aren't necessarily healthy to evolve as a human.

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My religious upbringing was comically strict — even the Dirt Devil vacuum cleaner was banned. In our house, no one was allowed to refer to deviled eggs. We had to call them angelic eggs. We were never allowed to swear. I'd get into trouble just for saying 'Hell no'. If you dropped a hammer on your toe in our house you had to say something like 'Jiminy Christmas'. The only music we were allowed to listen to was gospel. No wonder I rebelled.

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Sometimes, you promise someone forever, but it doesn't work that way.

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I'm just singing about my own life. Singing about all the little stories in my life and the things I've been through.

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Maybe a reason why all the doors are closed So you can open one that leads you to the perfect road.

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I am not a feminist, but I do believe in the strength of women.

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Be yourself, that’s what makes the world go round!

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I love the Seahawks because of Russell [Wilson] and I think that I'm going to probably go for them! Katy Perry

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It can be the most difficult thing to do, but love conquers fear and love conquers hate and this love that you choose will give you strength and it's our greatest power.

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I don't follow trends. I'm just not into what everyone else is wearing. I have my own look, which I call 'Lolita Meets Old Hollywood Glam.'

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