I feel like the spirit of the butterfly transferred itself to me.

You can't be a kid in show business. You will not survive.

The only thing you can do through all the scrutiny and just in life in general is be true to yourself.

I feel like I've been fortunate enough that I've gotten to meet and work with some really passionate people.

I don't go long without eating. I never starve myself: I grab a healthy snack.

You have to do things for yourself, not for anybody else.

I want to be strong and empowered. I want to shock everybody.

It's important, too, for people to see that it only takes one person to have faith in you, to care about you, to make you feel changed. We should all help each other out and give love to everyone as much as possible.

I used to go to Cold Stone Creamery, get a tub of Butterfinger ice cream, and eat it all before bedtime. And my fingers were permanently stained orange from Cheetos.

I love doing theater. That's where my home is.

I always used to watch 'Labyrinth' and 'The Neverending Story.' Those were like my two favorite movies that I would watch over and over and over again.

I had my first real kiss at Magic Mountain on a park bench. Not the most romantic thing ever.

I did ask Matt Damon for his autograph - and I got a picture, too!

I try to not read about myself. I think it's easier to have it out of sight and out of mind.

My heart is closer to acting than singing. It's always been that way.

I am human like everyone else. I am aware that there are people who look up to me. When mistakes are made, they aren't intentional, and I constantly push myself to be a better person.

If you're always worried about being on your phone, then you really are missing out on everything that's happening in front of you.

I love and really respect strong women. I'm obsessed with Scarlett Johansson and Drew Barrymore and Penelope Cruz. They are just really incredibly strong-willed, intelligent females in the industry.

I hope by the time I'm 30 to have a husband and maybe a baby.

I try to live my life, do what I want, and just let everything else follow along.

I really do try to watch everything I say. Because one little tiny slip, and it's like the world is coming to an end!

I love Cameron Diaz, and I love Drew Barrymore.

I feel like acting is something I've been working towards longer. And it would be great to win a Grammy, of course, but for some reason, an Oscar speaks more to me.

When I was younger, I used to be super, super shy. I still find myself being scared of things.

I'm becoming more adventurous.

I'm not good with catty girls. I'm too laid-back.

My style is boho chic. I love that time period - the patterns, the prints, the people, the music, the vibe.

When you're putting good stuff into your body, you feel so much better.

I like egg white omelets with veggies, or oatmeal with almonds and fruit.

I was so unhealthy. I used to go to 'Cold Stone Creamery,' get a tub of Butterfinger ice cream, and eat it all before bedtime. And my fingers were permanently stained orange from Cheetos.

A good amount of the guys wanted to date me. Even older guys looking at me. It took some getting used to.

Once I turned 13, I was the guy magnet.

I feel like I've been fortunate enough that I've gotten to meet and work with some really passionate people.

My advice to kids is give it your all! Give it 110 percent and don't give up!

The sweetest thing a guy said is that I look pretty with or without makeup.

The second I met Zac, I thought he was a really cool guy. It's hard not to have chemistry with someone who is so attractive.

The Lion King always makes me cry, especially when Simba's father gets trampled.

Right now, I do not like kids at all. I mean, I love my fans and everything, but when you have kids following you around all day, it's like, 'Ugh, kids!' Maybe that will change when I get older.

My passion is doing movies, so as long as I keep doing that I will be happy.

My passion is doing movies, and as long as I keep doing that, I'll be happy. I want to do movies, fun roles and dramatic ones. I love all of it.

Lipgloss is my calling!

If you have your eye set on somebody, don't beat around the bush.

I've had many nicknames over the years: V, Nessa, Nessy Poo, Nessy Bear and Van. Only my parents call me Van, though, and I hate it. I get embarrassed.

I've always had problems with guys!

I'm not very experienced with boys or the whole dating thingy.

I'd like to win an Oscar.

I think I'd make a pretty good girlfriend.

I like someone who's not afraid to be a kid!

I like friends who are honest and loyal. They also shouldn't be afraid to be a kid. I like having fun.

I have three closets in my bedroom.