Having been a cheerleader, I know all too well what these girls give up to join forces and compete.

I'm not a prettier everywoman. I am an everywoman that they clean up awfully well for T.V.

I have been a ballerina, a cheerleader and a sorority girl. I was the girliest girl alive.

Never give up on your dream... because you never know what the Lord can bless you with.

I feel like my mind is a little quieter when I exercise.

I had a picture-perfect childhood. My parents were like June and Ward Cleaver; there was nothing dysfunctional about them.