“I had a white senator call me a rag head, and I had an African-American legislator call me a conservative with a tan.”

“I feel like more than 80% of the world wouldn't get up in front of 40 million people and dance on national television, and if I have the confidence to do that then that's a step ahead in my life for me in terms of personal goals. I will gain a lot of confidence on all aspects right there.”