Are you more of a Miss Teen, Miss USA or Miss Universe?

Miss USA, because she is proud of her country, and the United States is one of the most powerful countries in the entire world! To me, being Miss USA is more of an honor than being Miss Universe because there are so many people in America that look up to you. And if Miss USA can help change the U.S., she can change the world, and I want to make a difference in the lives of the people in this country.

If you could change one thing about the world what would it be?

All of the defiant ignorance in the world that stops people from having relationships and peace in this world.

Which celebrity would you invite to a dinner party and why?

If he were alive, Michael Jackson, because I would want to talk to him and ask him everything about his music! What inspired him and what it's like to be on-stage in front of the entire world! I would also ask him what it was like to be scruntinized in the public eye for years, what the child molestation trials were like, and what his childhood was like. Michael Jackson is a fascinating person, and I like trying to figure him out.

What famous person does your personality most parallel?

Taylor Swift, probably, because, she's very down-to-earth and grateful for where she is and what she's accomplished. She's very humble, fun, and bubbly, and I like to think that I am, too! She has a sense of humor and can laugh at herself, and I can, too!

If you could be a part of any reality show (Idol, Runway), which would you choose and why?

I would be on Survivor, because, I would want to do something that I have never done before. I want to live on an island, and feel what it's like to not have the comforts of home. I really want to be grateful for what I have and appreciate my family and friends. Plus, I would want to try and outwit and outplay everyone! I love playing games that require strategy, and tha would be SO much fun for me!

If you showed me around your state (county, city, community, etc.), where would you take me? Why?

I would take you to the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, because the Plaza has fabulous shopping and beautiful historical buildings. Plus, at Christmas time, the Plaza is lit up in a spectacular array of colorful lights! You haven't seen Kansas City unitl you've gone to the Plaza!

If you could change one thing about beauty pageants, what would it be?

I would change how skinny girls have to be. I totally agree with being fit and healthy, but, I kind of believe that it's still sending a message to girls that they have to look like supermodels in order to get anywhere in life. I would make the requirement to be healthy, and everyone's body type is different, so healthy for one person is different for another person. All that matters is that they would be sending a message to girls to be healthy, not skinny.