Quotes

One of my favorite things about Spring Awakening is that it is enjoyable and important for both kids and adults to see.

I consider myself lucky to be an only child because if I had other siblings, my mother would not have been able to take me to every audition and be so supportive of my career.

I think it's important in this industry to not just conform to what people want you to do, and instead stand by what you believe in - that's something I'm very passionate about.

I had so many people telling me 'NO' and giving me these limits in my life. It's so funny what can happen once you just decide to not listen to them.

I think people should just be proud of who they are. Negative stuff will always be said, but it is the girl that can always wake up in the morning and put a smile on their face and continue to do what they do that has the best time.

When I first heard those references used towards me, I found it incredibly hurtful. I'm a girl who knows what she wants. I am outspoken. I am strong and I think that sometimes a strong woman with an opinion is called a diva. If a man is strong and opinionated, he's considered powerful, but if you're a woman, it's regarded negatively.

I've always felt good about myself, that is to say, I've always felt beautiful, but I didn't necessarily think other people thought I was beautiful. Glee (2009) opened my eyes. That's what's so great about the show, it includes all different types of beauty.

Happiness is my greatest invisible accessory.

No one knows you better than you. Except maybe your mother.

It's really important to be kind to yourself and to be complimentary.

[being topless on stage in Spring Awakening] I just think it was done so tastefully. It wasn't until I came back to see the show [once I'd left] that I was like, "Oh my God, I did that every single night."