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All Quotes by author - Samantha Barks

" I began with dance, doing ballet at 3, then tap, jazz, modern. Then I sang in church choirs, learned how to play clarinet and drums, sang with rock bands and only then did I get into musical theatre. "

" I can't comprehend that I'm in the film of 'Les Miserables.' It's one of those dreams I thought would be unattainable for someone like me, who came from nowhere. "

" I'd love to be a 'Bond' girl. "

" If I wasn't performing, I wasn't alive. That's the truth. My parents had absolutely no interest in the business, but they knew it made me happy, so they said 'Go for it, girl!' "

" I grew up on a tiny little island. "

" I just sing the songs that people don't expect you to sing, because I just love having fun at karaoke and I'm always a bit nervous to sing something serious. "

" I like to scare myself and throw myself off the deep end. "

" I like to walk around Central Park and take in the vibe, have a picnic if the weather is good, and people-watch. "

" I love all things Christmas. "

" I love singing some Johnny Cash, which is interesting because it's in a guy's key; I love singing Elvis Presley. "

" I love to sing random stuff. That's exciting for me. "

" I never have celebrity crushes. "

" It's important to be able to keep things fresh, no matter what age you are, or how many years you've been in the industry. "

" I've always been a positive, optimistic person who loves life, and I've got a lot to be positive about. "

" I've always loved music and loved recording. "

" I've found that musical theater is my passion. "

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" I've learned that I've got to keep level-headed. "

" I've looked after my money. As I started working around my third birthday, my first check went straight to the bank. "

" I want to make smart choices. "

" I would love to have a varied career, like Hugh Jackman. He started in musical theater, then established himself in film, but he still does a lot of stage work. And he does it all beautifully. "

" Life is all about balance. My work is very important to me, but so are my relationships. I make time for that aspect of my life, and it makes me happy having balance in my life. "

" The day you stop learning and creating must be the most boring day. "

" The red carpet is kind of a surreal experience. There's nothing normal about it, so for me the most important thing is to maintain some normality right until the point you get out of the car. "

" There's nothing like the buzz of live theater. You put it out there and receive an instant reaction: laughing, crying, yelling, applauding. "

" We all have an escape. Mine was theater. "

" When I was a 7-year-old girl, in my bedroom, on my karaoke machine, I would sing 'On My Own' or do a one-woman version of 'Les Miserables.' "

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