I think there's a perception out there that people know me based on these glamorous photos they see of me in magazines, but I have about two hours of hair and makeup and then people to dress me, to make me look even better, in those pictures. There's really so much more to me than that.

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It's nice to just embrace the natural beauty within you.

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If you love something, you have to stay really focused and can't let outside things distract you.

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Never let anyone take away your dream.

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I don't really consider myself to be famous.

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You know when you have a good relationship with someone when you are just perfectly happy to be quiet and just hang out and do nothing.

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Everyone wants me to be perfect, but I am so far from perfect!

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Being a teen can be tough. Just try to surround yourself with really good friends that really have your back, and also be a really good friend to those who really care about you. If you're not sure about certain things, talk to your friends that you trust and your family.

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I love 'Homeland.' I think it's such a well-done, well-acted TV show.

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I don't want to sing boring pop songs - I want to sing songs that are meaningful to me.

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