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.

Jackie Evancho

I'm not really a fan of people who think they're better than others. There's no reason to act that way. I couldn't even stand to yell at someone if they bumped right into me.

Jackie Evancho

I still have my school friends who are actually friends. It's nice that they don't think much about my singing career. They think it is cool, and they are happy for me, but they don't really bother me about it. To them, I'm still just the schoolgirl from next door.

Jackie Evancho

It's interesting because what I do and what I sing is, to other people, pretty unique. I feel I'm creating my own path... and I'm working on growing as a performer.

Jackie Evancho

Celine Dion is my major inspiration.

Jackie Evancho

I'm just concerned that if I get older, people aren't going to enjoy me as much as when I was younger, because I had a great voice for a little girl, but I mean, my voice can't get any bigger when I'm older.

Jackie Evancho

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.

Jackie Evancho

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

Jackie Evancho

When I'm at home, I want to be a normal person. I don't want to hear, 'Can I have your autograph?'

Jackie Evancho

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

Jackie Evancho

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.

Jackie Evancho

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

Jackie Evancho

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.

Jackie Evancho

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

Jackie Evancho

Um, well, I made a new CD called 'Dream With Me' and it's out now, and I'm really excited about it.

Jackie Evancho

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

Jackie Evancho

I know that I'm definitely not a big big snob, and I know that at the times that I am a diva I know I'm being a diva. It's kind of annoying to know that you are. Because it's a person I do not want to be. So I'm trying my best not to become a jerk.

Jackie Evancho

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

Jackie Evancho

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.

Jackie Evancho

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.

Jackie Evancho

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.

Jackie Evancho