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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. "

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" 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. "

Jordin Sparks

Run

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

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

" Well... I had braces and I had to wear headgear! I loved my braces, actually. For me, they were like a piece of jewelry! Instead of the silver or pewter I had gold braces. It was so much fun, I loved them. I got to change the colors and stuff and I had the rubber bands. "

" For me to even be talking about bikini confidence is crazy. If you had asked me a couple of months ago, I probably would have been like, 'what are you talking about...' so it's actually huge for me to even feel okay with putting a bikini on. "

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

" Since 'Idol' I've gotten used to having an amazing hair and make-up team around me, so I'm starting to get picky. I know what I like now and I'm happy to say 'Could we maybe change that?' if I don't like something. I don't yell or anything, but I think I could definitely start to act a little diva-ish when it comes to my look. "

" I love food and I love my curves. "

" I'm so excited for my first fragrance! I chose to partner with Dots because I love what they do for their customers, bringing them the hottest trends in fashion, accessories and fragrance at unbelievably low prices. It's amazing! "

" With 'Idol' it's kind of just like 'OK, here's this competition - I need to do better than somebody else.' "

Jordin Sparks

Need

Better

" I used to eat because food tastes so good. I love food, it's one of the best things on this planet. But I changed the way I was thinking. I started asking myself, 'Hey, am I eating because it tastes good? Or because I really need some more? Am I really still hungry?' "

" I like to wear sleeves because they cover up my arms. "

Jordin Sparks

Arms

Sleeves

" When I go out clubbing I can dance 'til three o'clock in the morning with just a water bottle in my hand. I love dancing to anything with a good beat really. My favorite song to dance to at the moment is probably Drake's 'Best I Ever Had.' "

" 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. "

" 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. "

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

" My heroes are just everyday people who work hard, are honest and have integrity. "

" My favorite song is 'No Air,' a duet I did with Chris Brown. I don't want to sound weird or anything, but I listen to it a lot - it's always on my iPod! "

" When I turned 18, my mom, my nana and I all went and had tattoos of our favorite Bible verses put on the inside of our wrists. Mine is 1st Timothy, 4:12. "

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

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

" 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! "

" Sometimes I'll go on a Twitter spree and reply as much as I can. Talking to my fans is so much fun even if it is in 140 characters or less. "

Jordin Sparks

I Can

Fun

" I've had lots of friends who've gone through 'Battlefield' situations in their relationships, so when I was singing the song I put myself in their position and tried to imagine what they were going through. I got so, so into it and I think you can tell. "

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

" There's no quick or magical way to lose weight. You just have to do it the natural way - diet and exercise and stick to it - and be able to do it at your own pace. "

" 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. "

Jordin Sparks

Important

" 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. "

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