Audra Paquette Quotations

Miss New Hampshire can never have a bad day. You get recognized at the gas station, at the mall. You always have to be on.

I wasn't sure what I wanted to do for college, but when I decided to go to the University of New Hampshire I didn't have enough money to pay for it.

It was difficult at times to balance my school life with my pageant life. At times all I wanted to do was be a 'normal' college student, but in the back of my mind, I knew the only reason why I was able to attend Syracuse was because of the scholarships I was earning through pageants.

Not anybody can just apply for it. It's a unique experience that I get to be a part of for a year.

I want to encourage at least one more girl to compete because I know what I got out of the program. I won $60,000, and it's paid for my education, which lots of people aren't aware of. It's a way for women to fund their education. It's not just going out there in a swimsuit and waving at people. I really wanted to use myself as an example for what young women can accomplish.

I had a great time with dance. It kept me on track. I didn't have time to goof around.