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" Not yet, but I do wanna work with Leona Lewis. I love her, she's so sweet! I think she's working on her album as well so I'd love to do a nice powerful female duet with her. I think our voices would blend really well. There's a couple of other people I'd love to work with - like Fergie, Justin Timberlake and Alicia Keys. "

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" It's really hard when people write nasty things about you all the time. As much as good things are said about you, it's always those one or two bad comments that really stay with you and gnaw at you. I try not to read that stuff if I can. "

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" Sometimes I feel like there are people just waiting for me to fall. The funny thing is, I can't give them anything. I have just never been a partier, even in school. "

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" With the '60s era and Motown, my grandparents actually introduced us to that when I was younger, so I grew up listening to the Jackson Five, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, The Supremes and Diana Ross' solo stuff. I just loved it. "

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" When I was on Broadway, I got really sick with walking pneumonia. I decided not to take my health for granted anymore and make it a priority. The great thing is, the pounds just started to fall off. "

" That term's definitely got a negative aura to it, because people think a diva is somebody with an attitude who demands things all the time. Of course there is that type of diva, but my idea of a diva has always been a singer - whether male or female - who gets on that stage and captivates you with their presence and their voice. "

" I love food and I love my curves. "

" I played softball and basketball growing up. I really wanted to play football but both parents said no. I was mad for a second, then got over it. Now, just because I'm tall doesn't mean I can play basketball. I was waaaaay better at swinging a bat. "

" If I don't laugh at least 20 times a day - it hasn't been a good day. "

" Being on 'Idol,' you have no choice but to be an open book. "

" I looked massive next to Ryan Seacrest! But I was lucky that I've never had anyone say, 'Jordin, you need to lose weight.' "

" I'm a responsible soul. But anyone who has the chance to spend time with me can see I'm still 22 years old. I love talking about clothes and guys and shoes and makeup. Plus, I'm obsessed with anything Hello Kitty! "

" I like the way my heart beats, I like the way I think; I don't need or want anything to change that. "

" I think 'Tattoo's a song that can go so many different ways. Some people think of it as a break-up song, but, for me, it's about somebody who comes into your life and really touches you - be they a friend, a family member or someone you're in a relationship with. "

" I love the expression that 'When your Bible is falling apart, the man isn't.' "

" I've written poetry since I was in the first grade, and it wasn't until I was a little bit older that I realized poetry could be put to music and become a song. "

" If I eat something a little crazy or if I feel sluggish, I know I have to eat better the next day and work out. I work out, I do circuit training so I try to keep my heart rate up whether I'm doing cardio, lifting weights or jumping rope. I like to mix it up. I also take Zumba classes - I love those, those are a blast. "

" I'd love to do something with Kelly Clarkson because she's been a monumental influence on me. I love how she handles her celebrity. She's not in the tabloids a lot but everyone knows and respects her because she's got an amazing voice. That's something I aim towards. "

" There are a lot of parallels to the 'Sparkle' story and my story. "

" I love berries. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, black berries, anything with an 'errie' in it! "

" It's cool to have parents and family who will always tell me the truth no matter what. They'll tell me if I'm doing something stupid! "

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" Right now, I feel like I can take on the world. Ambition is the perfect word for where I am in my life right now. "

" I love dill pickles! They're on my rider for my concerts so I eat one every day. "

" When I was on 'Idol' and 17, everything was so new. Everyone is so nice and wants to see you succeed. "

" The faith-based thing is really important for me. There are certain situations that I would not have been able to make through without the promises He makes and gave for us. "

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" As far as friendships go, things change even without the fame. People start moving on. I have a few friends that are married and are starting to have kids and I'm like, 'Oh my goodness gracious - that's so insane.' I also have friends who are just doing their own thing, which is cool. "

" I'd love to own a bakery at some point. My grandmother could help me run it - she is an amazing baker! I'd also love to do a cookbook. "

" My whole journey has been about self-acceptance. "

" The stick-thin thing, I'm kind of just like, 'Not gonna do it' and 'I couldn't.' "

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" I know what I want to look like. I don't want to look trashy. I want mothers to be able to look at me and not have to close their kids' eyes! "

" I am so used to being up on stage and talking to my fans that it's strange to be on stage and be someone else. I can't look at the audience during 'In the Heights' or I will start talking to them. "