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When the TV version of Annie came on, I was drawn to it. It was the struggle of this poor kid in this environment and how her life changed. It immediately resonated.

When I played 'Annie' in the seventh grade, I knew from then on that I wanted to be an actor.

To strive with difficulties, and to conquer them, is the highest human felicity.

I used to dance around the house and taught myself the 'Annie' soundtrack. I got into singing and fell in love with it.

I used to sing with my father's jazz band and then when I was ten years old a musician friend of his suggested that I try out for the first west coast production of Annie.

One of my favourite movies is 'Annie Hall' because it's about the silver lining of the break-up.

My mom took me to see 'Annie' on Broadway when I was little, and I just wanted to be doing what those girls were doing.

All I can tell you really is if you get to the point where someone is telling you that you are not great or not good enough, just follow your heart and don't let anybody crush your dream.

I've been strong and determined all my life about many things I've wanted.

It's very easy to approach a character like that - a so-called strong woman who overcomes the odds - and give a one-note performance, playing that strength alone. Strength is only one thing a person has.