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" I can't just make a song people can dance in a club to... it still has to be real. "

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" It hurts when you have to smile and you don't want to smile, but the best thing to do is to smile. "

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" I hated myself for so many reasons, and I thought so many things were my fault that happened to me growing up. "

" I believe there should be no more drama, but it's everywhere you go. It's just about how you get out. You've gotta bob and weave because it's everywhere. How do I keep the drama low? It's about using your head. "

" I'm striving toward this acting thing. I'm definitely gonna work hard on that, whatever comes my way, I'm gonna work hard on it. "

" If we didn't have understanding of our journey, we wouldn't be able to go on. We'd be stuck, like, 'Why me?' "

" There's so many things that life is, and no matter how many breakthroughs, trials will exist and we're going to get through it. Just be strong. "

" You can look at my palm and see the storm coming. Read the book of my life and see I've overcome it. "

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" I don't listen to people's opinions. I have people around me who I can trust, but most of all I listen to myself. "

" You can't get around pain and opposition, but you can try to be joyful in the trial, and thank yourself for the trial, and thank God for the strength to get through it. "

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" One day I realized that I wasn't getting anywhere by blaming other people for my circumstances. I finally understood: Even if you feel someone has wronged you or owes you something, no one is going to give you anything for free. "

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