Jordin Sparks

Jordin Sparks

26 quotes

As an American singer and actress (b. 1989), Jordin Sparks contributed not just to their field but to the broader conversation about what it means to live well. Whether reflecting on Amazing or Change, Jordin Sparks brought uncommon clarity to every subject. 32 of Jordin Sparks's sharpest quotes live here, spanning themes of Amazing, Change, Cool, Mom, and Funny. Readers often gravitate to this one: "I like the way my heart beats, I like the way I think I don't need or want anything to change that."

“When I was on Broadway, I got really sick with walking pneumonia. I decided not to take my health for granted anymore and make it a priority. The great thing is, the pounds just started to fall off.”

— Jordin Sparks

Health

All Quotes by Jordin Sparks

“I'd love to own a bakery at some point. My grandmother could help me run it - she is an amazing baker! I'd also love to do a cookbook.”

— Jordin Sparks

Amazing

“I love being able to sing for my job. I am blessed beyond words and I hope my fans can feel that while I'm on stage!”

— Jordin Sparks

Hope

“It's funny. When I saw the script in my inbox and it said 'Sparkle,' I thought, 'For real? It's really called 'Sparkle?'' I was wondering, too, how does 'Jordin Sparks as Sparkle' sound?”

— Jordin Sparks

Funny

“I used to eat because food tastes so good. I love food, it's one of the best things on this planet. But I changed the way I was thinking. I started asking myself, 'Hey, am I eating because it tastes good? Or because I really need some more? Am I really still hungry?'”

— Jordin Sparks

Food

“That term's definitely got a negative aura to it, because people think a diva is somebody with an attitude who demands things all the time. Of course there is that type of diva, but my idea of a diva has always been a singer - whether male or female - who gets on that stage and captivates you with their presence and their voice.”

— Jordin Sparks

Attitude

“I was always okay with the fact that I was taller and bigger than everybody else growing up. My mom, my dad, and my friends always told me I was beautiful.”

— Jordin Sparks

Dad

“I'm so excited for my first fragrance! I chose to partner with Dots because I love what they do for their customers, bringing them the hottest trends in fashion, accessories and fragrance at unbelievably low prices. It's amazing!”

— Jordin Sparks

Amazing

“As far as friendships go, things change even without the fame. People start moving on. I have a few friends that are married and are starting to have kids and I'm like, 'Oh my goodness gracious - that's so insane.' I also have friends who are just doing their own thing, which is cool.”

— Jordin Sparks

Change

“There's no quick or magical way to lose weight. You just have to do it the natural way - diet and exercise and stick to it - and be able to do it at your own pace.”

— Jordin Sparks

Diet

“I've performed in Auburn Hills, at The Palace, so I haven't really been in downtown Detroit, but I've been able to be here, and I can really see, what the city was. Like, I can feel why Motown started here and how amazing it was.”

— Jordin Sparks

Amazing

“Sometimes I feel like there are people just waiting for me to fall. The funny thing is, I can't give them anything. I have just never been a partier, even in school.”

— Jordin Sparks

Funny

“Since 'Idol' I've gotten used to having an amazing hair and make-up team around me, so I'm starting to get picky. I know what I like now and I'm happy to say 'Could we maybe change that?' if I don't like something. I don't yell or anything, but I think I could definitely start to act a little diva-ish when it comes to my look.”

— Jordin Sparks

Amazing

“'Sparkle' fell into my lap. I had heard a little bit about it, that it was being redone in early 2011. I was just kind of like, 'Oh, that would be really cool,' and not really thinking too much about it, and then it came through my agency. I read it, I fell in love with the script and I went in to audition.”

— Jordin Sparks

Cool

“I always wanted to work with Michael Jackson. His music will live forever and with technology nowadays... maybe I could.”

— Jordin Sparks

Technology

“With my schedule being so crazy, I can't call every day or hang out with my friends like I used to and that's definitely sad.”

— Jordin Sparks

Sad

“I think 'Tattoo''s a song that can go so many different ways. Some people think of it as a break-up song, but, for me, it's about somebody who comes into your life and really touches you - be they a friend, a family member or someone you're in a relationship with.”

— Jordin Sparks

Family

“I love food and I love my curves.”

— Jordin Sparks

Food

“I've written poetry since I was in the first grade, and it wasn't until I was a little bit older that I realized poetry could be put to music and become a song.”

— Jordin Sparks

Poetry

“It's cool to have parents and family who will always tell me the truth no matter what. They'll tell me if I'm doing something stupid!”

— Jordin Sparks

Cool

“I am growing and learning. There's so much more that I want to accomplish and do. I'm gonna do it at whatever pace it happens. I'm not trying to rush anything or slow anything down.”

— Jordin Sparks

Learning