JACKIE EVANCHO

Celine Dion is my major inspiration.

Acting and singing are actually very similar because they're both telling a story.

I still have my school friends who are actually friends. It's nice that they don't think much about my singing career. They think it is cool, and they are happy for me, but they don't really bother me about it. To them, I'm still just the schoolgirl from next door.

I have always despised people who thought they were better than others, and I made a promise to myself that I'd never turn into that kind of person. My family also helps to keep me grounded. Whenever I get a 'diva moment,' as they like to call it, they let me know it and say, 'Stop acting like a diva!' They're pretty good at it, too.

I know that I'm definitely not a big big snob, and I know that at the times that I am a diva I know I'm being a diva. It's kind of annoying to know that you are. Because it's a person I do not want to be. So I'm trying my best not to become a jerk.

I love Lady Gaga. She's not afraid to take risks and be herself.

It's always exciting to see different cities I love, and go on tour buses. It's so much fun to travel. My favorite part is being able to perform live in front of all these amazing people; being able to connect with them and seeing their reaction makes me feel very special.

I love to shop at Macy's. It has a huge Guess section and lots of Jessica Simpson stuff.

The music kind of possesses me when I sing. So whenever I start to sing on a show - I mean, first, I'm nervous, and then when I get into it, it's just like I feel like I'm the person who sang the song first.

I say three prayers every night to make sure that God knows I thank him so much.

I warm up with my mom and make sure I understand what the songs are about and make sure I'm using the right technique. To be honest with you, I really don't practice a lot... Usually, I say a prayer and ask the Lord to sing with me and help me and stand on the stage with me.

I have to clean my room and unload the dishwasher, wash the pans, and feed the dogs.

I like 'Sponge Bob' and 'The Last Airbender.' I like shows where people get creative to do the impossible.

Whenever I'm waiting behind the stage, it's kind of like my normal Jackie mode is me talking a lot, playing around, but superstar Jackie mode is me concentrating on making sure that this performance was going to be a great performance.

I miss my friends in public school, but it's kind of a part of something that you have to give up. I'd rather perform than go to public school.

Singing is my main goal, and I think philosophy will help me write songs.

I love being in Malibu. It's so cool there, and the water is just, it's nice and, and I love the beach. And I found a sand dollar there.

When I'm at home, I want to be a normal person. I don't want to hear, 'Can I have your autograph?'

It's good to kind of get away from the star treatment.

Um, well, I made a new CD called 'Dream With Me' and it's out now, and I'm really excited about it.

I just sing. But I have a fun hobby: I love to do archery. I'm pretty good on target. I'm not sure about the distances - maybe only 7 or 10 feet, so far, but I've scored the bull's eye several times, but usually always hit the target.

I would like to sing for the Pope. And the Queen, and at Simon Cowell's wedding.

When I go to school, I'm always happy because it's a normal kid thing.

Yes, my parents are strict about me having a childhood. I go ice skating and sledding, and swimming in the summer.

I'm not going to choose between classical, Broadway or pop. I would love to stay where I am now - a mix of everything.