As an African American actress, there are people who have been staples in my life that opened a door that I can walk through. I hope that I can have that impact.
From Monique Coleman
'High School Musical' is definitely the best thing that's happened to my career and I walked away with great friends from it.
I have a gajillion headbands - yellows, pinks, reds, blues. I'm obsessed.
I was babysitting the night High School Musical premiered last year. I watched with the kids and we sang along to the lyrics. I was making $12 an hour.
I'm good in the kitchen. I can cook seafood, collard greens, black-eyed peas.
My character, Taylor McKessie, is a little bit brighter in the math and science department than I am... okay, a lot.
When I get recognized, every time feels like the first time.
I look like a child - and I love it!
I've been in the shallow end of a pool, just kind of walking around, but this was my first time really swimming - and I was horrified! I actually lost it whenever I saw the edge of the pool. But I took baby steps and rewarded myself every step of the way.
I play so young because of my looks.
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