Alyson Stoner

I love what I do, and I just remember that every breath and every moment is a gift and it can be taken away at any time, so I want to appreciate it and be grateful for it while it's here. ”

I started dancing when I was 3 in Toledo, Ohio, and started hip-hop dancing at the age of 7. ”

My favorite video to film was 'Work It' because it began the incredible road ahead. Missy was protective and thoughtful of us kids, removing us from the mature scenes and using the clean version when we filmed. ”

I am a pet person. My dog actually lives in Georgia now. But I work with animal trainers and pets quite often. I also volunteer at different places like animal shelters. It's good to be around pets. They kind of put things into perspective. They're easygoing, loyal, and they seem to get it, even when humans don't. ”

I think my favorite role was playing Sarah Baker in 'Cheaper by the Dozen 1.' It was my first movie, and I worked with amazing professionals who had such strong work ethics that I immediately learned how to work in this industry. ”

I find that with dance - and with the arts in general - because I want to grow in my performance, I have to come face to face with my own personal challenges. ”

I think generationally, as human progress does its thing, we are constantly impressed by the upcoming generation. ”

In my generation, we sort of let the art speak for itself. We don't disclose our personal private lives. ”