This sweet young star greets challenges with a smile on her face
Some compare Ariana Grande to Whitney Houston, while others call her the new Mariah Carey. But the talented young artist is not letting all of the praise go to her head. This happy 20-year-old is too busy singing, acting, writing songs and producing music.
Music plays a major role
That's a long list of activities for someone so young. But Ariana has been performing as long as she can remember. She grew up in Boca Raton, Florida, and started singing and acting in local community theaters.
"I was 8 years old when I started," says Ariana, " and then I just never stopped,... I've always loved music,... It's my passion." It wasn't too long before Ariana's passion turned into a career opportunity. At age 14,
Grammar Gym
someone so young = someone who is so young
- That's a long list of activities for someone so young.
- We were surprised to hear about the new secretary's huge workload. That's just too much wrok for someone so new.
- You seem strangely relaxed for someone so busy with deadlines.
Language Lab
talented adj.
having a special ability to do something well : having talent
- This talented pianist won many international awards before she was 18.
talent n.
a special ability that allows someone to do something well [noncount]
- Both of Chelsea's sons have a talent for art.
go to one's head
to make you believe that you are better than other people
- Mark's sudden fame didn't go to his head because he's got great parents.
- Henry didn't let his success and wealth go to his head. He's still very down to earth.
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