**Q: How would someone who really knows you describe your best traits?
A:" I love to learn. I'm a sponge. I'm too giving."
**Q: How would someone who really knows you describe your worst traits?
A:" I'm a dreamer. I play too many practical jokes on people."
**Q: Describe your most embarassing moment in life.
A:" I went on a school trip to a swimming pool and wore white shorts - 'nuff said."
**Q: Describe your fantasy date.
A: "Dating someone who loves music as much as me. Eating in a cafe in Rome, where art comes to life."
**Q: Who is the most important person in your life right now?
A:" My grandmother. She's really sick. She had a very close hand in raising me. It was only me and her most of the time, until my mother remarried."
**Q: Describe a major event or issue that's affected your familly.
A: "There are a lot, but the most influential was my parents move to Florida."
**Q: What is your greatest fear?
A:" Losing my loved ones without them knowing I love them." **Q: If you had Aladdin's Lamp and three wishes, what would they be?
A: "1. My parents health remain great and they live a full life before they depart.
2. To perform on stage and bring forth beautiful music for people's enjoyment.
3. Throw all the thoughts of war out of the heads of everyone."
**Q: If you are chosen as one of the 8 finalists, how will you feel about working with others knowing that you are in competition with one another?
A:" BRING IT ON! I'll feed off the competition. "
