Quotes from Normani Kordei

I used to be really nervous to perform in front of people. I would cry.

One thing I look forward to is seeing new places and new people.

Unfortunately, there is a lot of abuse and negativity online.

If we always stay true to ourselves, people will always see that.

People think that celebrities are this untouchable thing, and they forget that we're people with emotions and feelings. They don't realize that it affects us when they comment on pictures on Instagram or Twitter, saying mean things, just as it would affect anybody.

Being a woman of color, I can truthfully state that I don't feel safe around those who are sworn to honor and uphold the law.

I've been through so much, especially coming from New Orleans where there was Hurricane Katrina in 2005. I had to pick up. We had to move, make new friends, and I think my family was just strong for me as well because we had to start completely over again.

It's all about believing in yourself and knowing your worth and being optimistic and really just loving yourself for who you are.

I'm originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, and I just feel like it's something that always been inside of me.

I grew up dancing, so that was always my first dream. But I also have a passion for acting. I would love to step inside of a character and be somebody that I'm not, because I feel like it just gives me an outlet to express myself without being me.

It's impossible for five people to have the exact same ambitions all around.

I love how full my lips are.