“Don't let the world define you. In the world of acting, and I think in any profession, really, people are really eager to put you in a box and categorize you as one particular thing.”

“I was born and raised in Lancaster, Pennsylvania - in Amish Country!”

“I went to a local high school in Lancaster. Not much I can say about it; it was pretty much your typical public high school back in Pennsylvania.”

“Just follow your joy. Always. I think that if you do that, life will take you on the course that it's meant to take you.”

“Make sure that you always follow your heart and your gut, and let yourself be who you want to be, and who you know you are. And don't let anyone steal your joy.”

“Musical auditions are always the worst because you have to sing and act, and that's so stressful.”

“We didn't have a glee club at my school. It depends on what area of the States you're from. It's more in the Midwest.”