In Long Island, people care about how much money you have. Even I did when I was growing up. I never wanted kids to see my mom's house because I was embarrassed that they'd tell everyone, 'Oh, Madison's mom is poor!' And she was definitely far from poor.

I truly believe that diversity is so important, and I hope that I can use my platform to encourage and inspire other aspiring female artists.

It's important to drive your own ship, and it's your career, so you might as well take it by the reins.

I'm very much focused on my career.

It's heartbreaking to think that the joy of building a family is being dimmed by the economic squeeze young people are feeling.

A man is a better citizen of the United States for being also a loyal citizen of his state and of his city; for being loyal to his family and to his profession or trade; for being loyal to his college or his lodge.

My mother's not a political person. She just doesn't want me to be mean... sometimes I have to be mean. It's like a parent or a teacher. Sometimes for the good of everybody you have to be a little bit strong, a little bit confrontational.

My family has always valued my education.