Jenna Ushkowitz quotes

Jenna Ushkowitz is a South Korean-born American actress, singer, and producer, best known for her role on the television series "Glee." Her performances have received critical acclaim and contributed to the popularity of musical television. She continues to inspire audiences with her work in entertainment and advocacy for adoption awareness. Here are 34 of her quotes:

Healthy foods are great, but it's important to keep your body active. Your muscles only get stronger and build more endurance for everyday things if you're moving and get the blood pumping. Exercising stimulates certain brain chemicals and can put you in a better mood! (Jenna Ushkowitz)
If there's something in the kitchen I like, it must be eaten. I try not to leave any snacks I wouldn't want to eat on a daily basis in the cupboard. View quote
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I went to performing arts high school, and I took dance and acting every day. Then, I went to Marymount Manhattan College and I have a B.A. in acting, with a concentration in theater performance and a minor in musical theater. I studied there for three years. View quote
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I liked to scrapbook and collage a whole lot in high school. I'm always ripping things out of magazines, and always collecting quotes from the Internet. When I was 17, I loved AIM. I was obsessed with my buddy list! View quote
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I love that feeling of just finishing a workout and knowing I'm taking care of my body. It is such a good feeling. View quote
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Live in the moment, day by day, and don't stress about the future. People are so caught up in looking into the future, that they kind of lose what's in front of them. View quote
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I learned to focus and work hard and not give up. I learned that every obstacle is really an opportunity. View quote
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I always say leave things at the door. Whether it's at your audition or at your house, leave the problems of the day away. Keep persevering, stick to yourself. Don't do what other people ask, do what you want! View quote
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If you say, 'You've made it,' then you kind of come to a standstill, and I don't think any actor wants to do that. View quote
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High school isn't necessarily the best time of your life. View quote
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I can sleep anywhere. I can fall asleep standing up, literally anywhere. (Jenna Ushkowitz)
I always leave a box of unsalted almonds in my house. A handful of those are a good snack that should keep you satisfied. View quote
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I always had a strong support system. My parents always supported the stuff that I did. View quote
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Watching Bernadette Peters perform is like an acting class. She's amazing. View quote
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I was five or six when I joined SAG, and Equity I joined when I was nine. View quote
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At one point, I even thought, "Oh, I'll take diet pills." I tried it for one day, and I thought my heart was going to explode. It's awful, and I would never, ever recommend it. View quote
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I wanted to be a vet when I was little, so it never really dawned on me that acting was my career, it sort of chose me more than I chose it. View quote
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I'm a takeout kind of girl. Whole Foods prepares most of my meals. View quote
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Since my initials are J. U., people called me Ju. Or Jujube, like the candy. View quote
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I started when I was in 'The King and I' when I was on Broadway when I was nine. View quote
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Being in the limelight with 'Glee,' I've definitely felt pressure to stay fit. But honestly, you have to ignore it. (Jenna Ushkowitz)
I speak about family and adoption because it 100% changed my life and who I am. It definitely played a very large role into just learning how to be grateful for what you have and being fulfilled in a way that a lot of adopted kids don't feel. View quote
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When I was 17, I worked at a bagel shop - I ate so many! I was also in all the school musicals, which we rehearsed for during the afternoons. View quote
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I love the sassy skinnies; that's what I usually wear. View quote
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I'm always looking for something different to do at the gym. View quote
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Jenna Ushkowitz

Jenna Ushkowitz - Image
Photo: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0
Occupation: South Korean Actress
Born: April 28, 1986
Quotes count: 34