Zendaya Quotations

Fashion is a great thing, it's a way to express who you are,

I was actually supposed to be a basketball player, not an actress. My parents had me playing basketball on competitive teams when I was in kindergarten. Even though my heart belongs to the arts, I'm a tomboy at heart, too.

'Shake It Up' definitely teaches kids about the importance of reaching for your dreams and setting high goals. It also teaches great lessons about friendship and family.

One of my dreams is to walk down the runway during Fashion Week!

I would say that 'Shake It Up' was a chance for me to do two things I really love: acting and dancing.

Money does not make you look expensive, it’s taste.

I am scared of spiders! And I still get a little afraid every time I have to do something new or have to get out in front of a big crowd. The first time I sang "Swag It Out" live, I was really scared.

I always have my own music on my iPod, especially songs that I am going to record. Besides that, I have lots of others ranging from Chris Brown to Beyonce', Michael Jackson, Rascal Flatts and Adele.

I am really good at making Top Ramen. I also love it when my mom makes vegetarian lasagna for me.

Well, I would say that Shake It Up was a chance for me to do two things I really love: acting and dancing.

Every year my mom takes her 5th grade class on an outdoor education trip, and ever since I was born, I came with her. One thing I remember the most was this long, old rickety bridge held by two redwood trees. In order to get to the camp fire, you had to cross it. Each time I went across I made my brother carry me on his shoulders. It freaked me out sooooo much, even a little now when I think about it.

I couldn't choose between all of those things! I looooove acting and dancing on Shake It Up, and I am currently in the recording studio working on my music. And one of my dreams is to walk down the runway during fashion week!

I've been blessed with good eyebrows, and I've worked very hard for them. Get a good brow pencil, fill them in a bit, make them perfect, and I guarantee you'll feel better. At least it works for me.

To me, America is a symbol of all different views, different types of people coming together.

That's the person I plan on being for a very long time: someone who stands up, someone who is an advocate for people, [even if it's for] something that some people think is only hair. I think it's more than just that. I want to be a spokesperson for self-love and for diversity.

That's what is really cool about this whole new wave of makeup artistry and people on Instagram and YouTube: It's about doing it for yourself and experimenting. People don't wear makeup to impress people or because they'll be seen in public. It's more of a hobby now, just because it's fun.

I'm very proud of my skin and my face, and I have no problem not wearing makeup. I don't wear makeup because I feel like I need to cover myself up or because I don't feel confident. I wear makeup because it's fun; it's like painting on my face.

I like to [unplug] and enjoy being a human.

I was very inspired by working women, and also women who aren't working yet! I want them to have shoes that feel luxurious and special and well-crafted and thought about. But also, they should have shoes that won't break the bank. You don't have to spend three years saving up for beautiful shoes.

I like to find things in real life that let me get involved. Or if you need a break, go hang out with your family.

My older sister is a working mom. She's busy. She chooses to spend money on her children. But she should be able to afford a good shoe for herself.

The price point and the quality are very rare. I don't want people thinking, "I got the look for less." I want them thinking, "I got the look!"

Sometimes when you see things online, it's very consuming.

I go to the real world, not the Internet.

My generation has the opportunity to change the world,

I just see me, an ordinary girl. I know my life is not typical, but I have tried to stay really grounded and true to myself. My family really helps me with that.

I have a job that allows me not to look perfect all the time. I can just go looking the way I look, have my hair just any old type of way.

I love seeing young people take a stance and not be afraid to say how they feel, and protest when they feel things are wrong or unjust.

The secret to a really great friendship is just creating fun memories whenever you're with that person.

My wearing my hair in locs on an Oscar red carpet was to showcase them in a positive light, to remind people of color that our hair is good enough.

Shake It Up is a buddy comedy based around dance. It's about two best friends Rocky and CeCe who live out their dream as background dancers on a show called Shake It Up Chicago. They have to navigate life as young teens going to school and dancing on the show.

I have a really strong passion for what I do. I don’t see myself doing anything else.

Shake It Up definitely teaches kids about the importance of reaching for your dreams and setting high goals. It also teaches great lessons about friendship and family.

If I want to do something powerful or special, then I contact people I think are smart, educated, inspiring and I'll say, "What are you doing? How can I help?"

It's so hard for women to be happy for one another, like genuinely happy. Once you find that, you know you've found true SELF happiness

To me locs are a symbol of strength and beauty

Well, I am not sure of when my album will be released but my music has a lot of different sounds. I'm a hip-hop/R&B girl at heart, but I love pop music as well, and I even have an affinity for country music. So I would say my music might have something for everyone.

It is important in this journey to remember that just because someone has inflicted hurt upon us, it does not give us the right to do the same. Body shaming and hurtful tactics will never get the job done.

There are so many great things in life; why dwell on negativity?

I would say my best decision I ever made was to pursue my dream and give it my all. Thankfully, I have not yet made really bad decisions, I'm the kind of person to play it on the safe side.

I want to show that you don’t have to be older to live your dreams; you can do it at any age

I grew up watching "That's So Raven" and "Lizzie McGuire," and I said to myself that I could do that one day, and here I am. This is a dream come true and I am just ecstatic to be here living out my childhood dreams.

I’m one of those people who doesn’t follow trends. I set them.

A, surround yourself by positive people who will help you reach your goal and support you. And B, go for it!

The best thing is to realize that you are who you are and you gotta work with what you got.

I don't mind if people look at me like I'm crazy. I'm just being me.

Chanel all the way! Just because not only do they have timeless pieces, but since it is the epitome of class and elegance.

Don't try so hard to fit in, and certainly don't try so hard to be different just try hard to be you.

Determination. No matter what field you're in, determination will surely get you to the top.

I think women are very powerful and I think we're more powerful together than separated.