Monique Coleman Quotes

#1. 'High School Musical' is definitely the best thing that's happened to my career and I walked away with great friends from it.

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#2. I love the idea that somebody is going to compare me to my character or think that I am like my character when they see me. I feel like that is a role that I am willing to fulfill.

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#3. When I get recognized, every time feels like the first time.

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#4. I'm an adventurer. I believe in being bold and brave - and taking risks. Even if I'm afraid of something, I'll still have a go at it.

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#5. I think it is important for girls to see movies where it is not all just about 'the boy' or it's simply being about 'the relationship' or 'Am I pretty enough?' or 'Am I cute enough?'.

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#6. I've been in the shallow end of a pool, just kind of walking around, but this was my first time really swimming - and I was horrified! I actually lost it whenever I saw the edge of the pool. But I took baby steps and rewarded myself every step of the way.

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#7. If every young person pursued their greatest passion and then said, 'What part of this can be applied to social good?' You don't have to choose between being successful and being a philanthropist.

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#8. In case of emergency, do whatever your best friends tell you to do!

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#9. I play so young because of my looks.

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#10. As an African American actress, there are people who have been staples in my life that opened a door that I can walk through. I hope that I can have that impact.

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#11. I'm good in the kitchen. I can cook seafood, collard greens, black-eyed peas.

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#12. My character, Taylor McKessie, is a little bit brighter in the math and science department than I am ... okay, a lot.

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#13. You have to split, bend over backward, touch our toe to our heads to get recognized.

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#14. I really understand the idea of pride and honour. I have that in my family, so I understand it completely.

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#15. I have a gajillion headbands - yellows, pinks, reds, blues. I'm obsessed.

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#16. I'm very sentimental and ambitious. I like to be relaxed and I like to live a peaceful existence, but that's very difficult considering I'm very neurotic. On the inside, I'm very chilled - but on the outside I'm a big mess of worry!

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#17. I was babysitting the night High School Musical premiered last year. I watched with the kids and we sang along to the lyrics. I was making $12 an hour.

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#18. I look like a child - and I love it!

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