Monique Coleman Quotes

I’ve been in the shallow end of a pool, just kind of walking around, but this was my first time really swimming – and I was horrified! I actually lost it whenever I saw the edge of the pool. But I took baby steps and rewarded myself every step of the way.

– Monique Coleman

I think it is important for girls to see movies where it is not all just about ‘the boy’ or it’s simply being about ‘the relationship’ or ‘Am I pretty enough?’ or ‘Am I cute enough?’.

– Monique Coleman

I was babysitting the night High School Musical premiered last year. I watched with the kids and we sang along to the lyrics. I was making $12 an hour.

– Monique Coleman

I look like a child – and I love it!

– Monique Coleman

I love the idea that somebody is going to compare me to my character or think that I am like my character when they see me. I feel like that is a role that I am willing to fulfill.

– Monique Coleman

As an African American actress, there are people who have been staples in my life that opened a door that I can walk through. I hope that I can have that impact.

– Monique Coleman

I play so young because of my looks.

– Monique Coleman

My character, Taylor McKessie, is a little bit brighter in the math and science department than I am… okay, a lot.

– Monique Coleman

I’m good in the kitchen. I can cook seafood, collard greens, black-eyed peas.

– Monique Coleman

In case of emergency, do whatever your best friends tell you to do!

– Monique Coleman

When I get recognized, every time feels like the first time.

– Monique Coleman

‘High School Musical’ is definitely the best thing that’s happened to my career and I walked away with great friends from it.

– Monique Coleman

You have to split, bend over backward, touch our toe to our heads to get recognized.

– Monique Coleman

I have a gajillion headbands – yellows, pinks, reds, blues. I’m obsessed.

– Monique Coleman