Jacqueline Emerson Quotes

I never dreamed that I would hear 10,000 people screaming when I stepped out onto a stage. Well, that's not entirely true. I dreamed about it but in a performing-on-the-stage-at-Staples-Center-or-Madison-Square-Garden context. But never in a I'm-in-a-movie-that-hasn't-even-come-out-yet one.

If I see a spider in my house, I put it in a cup, and then I take it outside. I save it. What is wrong with me?

I started piano lessons when I was four; I was being classically trained at the Colburn School.

I couldn't believe it! I mean, I'd always dreamed of acting on the screen - my previous background was all theater - but I wasn't sure if the opportunity would ever present itself. Not only was this acting for the screen, this was acting in 'The Hunger Games!' I knew that I had to give this audition my all.

I've been acting since I was six years old, but not professionally.

I'm a pescatarian - I don't even eat meat!

I wanted to be a professional singer/actress, though I knew it would be hard.

When I was six years old my friend was auditioning for 'Annie,' and I decided I wanted to audition with her. My mom was worried I would fall flat on my face because I'd never opened my mouth to sing, so she sent me to vocal lessons. I did the audition and fell in love with the entire process of a show.