Quotes from Jackie Evancho

I look up to Andrea Boccelli and Sarah Brightman. The best part about 'America's Got Talent' was performing with her!

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

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

I just wanted to say hi to Pittsburgh as well because I miss it.

I write almost everything, actually. Songs, poems, stories. And stories out of every genre, too.

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

My parents are OK with me wearing a small heel, up to 1.5 inches high. Heels give me height when I wear such long dresses. For me, they complete the outfit.

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

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 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 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.

My advice would be to follow your dream. Most of my life, I was in second place before I came in first place. I hope that inspired people to never give up.

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.

I write about heartbreak because I like writing about sad things, but I'm writing happy songs, too!

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.

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.

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

Celine Dion is my major inspiration.

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

I like listening to Beyonce, and I like Jason Derulo. I love his new song 'Don't Wanna Go Home.'

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