Zendaya

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The only way I was going to come back to the Disney Channel was if I was in a position of more power.
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My room used to be full of Michael Jackson posters.
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I love all types of braids. Single, multiple, box braids - I try them all.
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My parents got me in trouble when I was in school because someone was getting bullied, and I didn't do anything about it. I just watched it happen and then came to the school, and I got cussed out for not helping and not being a part of it.
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Don't try so hard to fit in, and certainly don't try so hard to be different just try hard to be you.
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Collection: Trying
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Determination. No matter what field you're in, determination will surely get you to the top.
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Collection: Determination
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I don't mind if people look at me like I'm crazy. I'm just being me.
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Collection: Crazy
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I think women are very powerful and I think we're more powerful together than separated.
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Collection: Strong Women
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If you don't try things and take risks, you don't really grow and figure out what you want.
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Collection: Risk
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I’m one of those people who doesn’t follow trends. I set them.
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Collection: People
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The best thing is to realize that you are who you are and you gotta work with what you got.
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Collection: Realizing
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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.
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Collection: Fun
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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.
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Collection: Thinking
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You can't grow and gain confidence from wearing the same thing every day.
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Collection: Gains
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I want to show that you don’t have to be older to live your dreams; you can do it at any age
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Collection: Dream
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Just try. Try to try.
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Collection: Trying
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I've always learned how to deal with my problems through my words, through my education, and through my intelligence, which I think is important and the best way to deal with an issue.
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Collection: Thinking
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I use my platform for more than just myself. Art is a reflection of human emotions. To neglect the political is to neglect what essentially is your job of storytelling. I would rather be known for the content of my character than for the project that I did.
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Collection: Art
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I want young people to know there is no age limit to when they can start their own business or when they can become a boss.
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Collection: People
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My generation has the opportunity to change the world.
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Collection: Opportunity
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A, surround yourself by positive people who will help you reach your goal and support you. And B, go for it!
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Collection: Support You
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Money does not make you look expensive, it’s taste.
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Collection: Doe
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I think we are in a time where the youth play such a huge role. It's up to us to go the extra mile to vote and raise our voices.
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Collection: Thinking
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I'm not living in the past, I don't want to go back - I don't want to "Make America Great Again." No, no, no.
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Collection: Past
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[Diversity] is the future. You can't stop it. It's going where it's going, so I choose to be with the future.
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Collection: Diversity
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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.
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Collection: Hurt
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I want my mom to be able to wear my clothes, I want my older sister to be able to wear my clothes, and the people in my life aren't necessarily built like I am, you know? They're built in a million different beautiful bodies, shapes, and sizes, and so why would I exclude anybody from being able to have it? This is the point.
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Collection: Beautiful
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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.
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Collection: Dream
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I am really good at making Top Ramen. I also love it when my mom makes vegetarian lasagna for me.
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Collection: Mom
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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.
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Collection: Girl
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Chanel all the way! Just because not only do they have timeless pieces, but since it is the epitome of class and elegance.
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Collection: Class
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I go to the real world, not the Internet.
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Collection: Real
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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.
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Collection: Dream
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I think my goal is not even with celebrities. I love celebrities, but my goal is to walk down the street and just see people wearing my stuff - that is the goal!
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Collection: Thinking
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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.
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Collection: Swag
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I do not believe in a label on a shirt or a dress should tell me that I can't wear a T-shirt or a pant because it should say "women's"or "men's" on it, you know? That's just not how it should work.
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Collection: Believe
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That's what fashion is supposed to do to you, it's supposed to make you happy, make you excited, make you feel good.
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Collection: Fashion
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Sizing was also important to me; I wanted to make sure that nobody felt alienated or felt like they weren't thought about in the process of this brand. I wanted to make sure that everyone felt included, which brings us to the gender neutral pieces - the idea of wearing what you want and whatever makes you feel comfortable and confident. I think that's the overall feeling of the Daya collection.
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Collection: Thinking
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Sometimes I do it more literally, sometimes I do a little softer [interpretation], but I'm just inspired by the past.
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Collection: Past
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Every day when I'm thinking about something or want to do something, I say, "Hey, can we shoot some stuff?" or "Hey, can you come with me to the grocery store?" or "Hey, can you..." Just so I can share my personality and who I am, and also use it as a platform to do bigger, more important things.
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Collection: Thinking
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We are the people and America is really nothing without the people. We have to take control and we have realize as young people that this is our future. We have to live here and this where we'll one day raise our own children.
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Collection: Children
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I get to represent a lot of different types of women because of my ability to transform into these different people.
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Collection: People
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Other than the obvious, like Cher and Diana Ross, I actually find a lot of inspiration from time periods. So it's not necessarily people, it's the essence of the time period, whether it be the '90s or the '70s or the '40s. The specific time and what vibe it gave you, what the emotion of that time was, and trying to get that emotion again.
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Collection: Inspiration
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I think a lot of women can see themselves in me and a lot of people in general are empowered by seeing someone wear what they want, do what they want, maybe get criticism or get praise, whatever, but still continue to wear and do what they want. I think that a lot of people need that.
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Collection: Thinking
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What's the point in fashion if nobody can wear it?
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Collection: Fashion
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I like playing with fashion and bending the "rules," or what was "rules" - there are no rules anymore, you know? Fashion is way bigger than that and it's about wearing what you want and wearing what makes you feel comfortable and what makes you feel confident.
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Collection: Fashion
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Of course designers inspired me, but I was more inspired by everyday people. People that I see walking down the street.
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Collection: People
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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.
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Collection: Real
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I like to [unplug] and enjoy being a human.
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Collection: Enjoy