Quotes from Taylor Louderman

Any time you take a movie to stage, you can't do the same thing; it's not gonna work.

I'm sure I tried being mean at one point, and I don't think it worked. It's too much work.

'Peter Pan' is tried and true - it's a story that everybody knows.

I do think, in any industry, when you put too much pressure on the source of your happiness coming from your work, you're going to run into a wall. It's easy to think that once you have success, then happiness will just hit like a wave over you. I don't think that's the case, or at least, when I achieved my first dream, that wasn't the case.

Any time you have a platform or any influence, it's really important to use and make the most of it.

I was definitely a part of a clique, and we all had our friend groups, but I tried really hard to branch out and be friends with a lot of people.

It may seem like I've gone from one show to the next, but it's been a roller coaster. I've had my share of lows.

My high school experience - and I think a lot of people feel this way - was complicated and intense, and I learned a lot about female relationships during that time.

It's fun to cast away concerns you might have about what other people think about you.

I was valedictorian of my class until I switched to a neighboring high school, but I maintained the grades and involvement. Switching schools was tough.

When I was little, my mom made all of my costumes.

I like country music!

I try to pride myself on being nice to everyone and not letting egos get in the way.

Growing up, I watched a lot of Shirley Temple movies.

It was strange to go off the path that everyone takes and not finish college, but it's been a great adventure.

I had trouble in high school, and it has really pushed me to do something big and make a difference.

I was actually born in Madison, Wisconsin, but raised in urban Missouri.

I encourage people to be floaters: don't stay in one group for too long.

With 'Bring It On,' I really have to give most of the credit to the people who lifted me up. In cheerleading, a lot of the work is from the guys lifting you, and my body would just have to stay straight or firm or tight.

I remember thinking, 'If I can make Tina Fey laugh, I can die happy.'

I missed my homecoming for a rehearsal.

When you rehearse a Broadway show, you get two months of rehearsal, while in TV, it's a much shorter process.

Love me some Tom Kitt; he's awesome in every way.

The Whole30 Diet has made a huge difference for me with my sweet tooth. The best part was it taught me that I can still be satisfied without having a ton of sugar in my diet.