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. Jackie Evancho More Quotes by Jackie Evancho More Quotes From Jackie Evancho I think that it doesn't matter if I travel all over the place. I'll always be a normal teenager on the inside. It always depends on how you act yourself, not what happens to you. That's my view of it all. Jackie Evancho teenager views thinking Anything that I can do with my voice thats good, Ill try to do. Jackie Evancho voice ill trying 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 song mean firsts 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 fans people thinking 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 mom prayer song 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 distance eye fun 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 acting people promise The only thing that really inspired me for singing was the movie and musical 'Phantom of the Opera.' I went to see it in the theaters, and I loved it so much. And when I got home, I started singing the songs around the house, and my mom thought I was really good, so she asked me if I wanted to do a talent competition. And I said, 'Yes, definitely.' Jackie Evancho mom home song 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 normal want home When I go to school, I'm always happy because it's a normal kid thing. Jackie Evancho normal kids school Celine Dion is my major inspiration. Jackie Evancho celine inspiration majors I love Lady Gaga. She's not afraid to take risks and be herself. Jackie Evancho gaga not-afraid risk 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. Jackie Evancho nice love-is beach I look up to Andrea Boccelli and Sarah Brightman. The best part about 'America's Got Talent' was performing with her! Jackie Evancho talent america looks I like listening to Beyonce, and I like Jason Derulo. I love his new song 'Don't Wanna Go Home.' Jackie Evancho listening home song 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 nice school thinking 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 creating unique people 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 cities fun people I love to shop at Macy's. It has a huge Guess section and lots of Jessica Simpson stuff. Jackie Evancho macys shops stuff I am glad that I am Jackie Evancho and that that's how I make my living, but growing up that way wasn't easy, my parents were smart about every decision they had made for me. Jackie Evancho top-news
