Ask the Artist: Selena Gomez answers fans' questions

Selena,

My daughter and I love your song, "Who Says." You are a role model for so many young girls today, and I would like to ask if you wrote this song yourself? Who was your inspiration? From a parent to a child, this song would be perfect for a wedding or special occasion. Every lyric . . . is what pours out of a mother's or father's heart. . . . With such an emphasis on superficial beauty today for young girls, your feel-good song is most inspiring. When I hear my daughter singing this song as loud as she can, I think to myself, "Yes, Kristen, don't ever let anyone tell you you're not perfect!" Good job, Selena! -- Julie Gatrell, Wellsville, Ohio

Julie,

I did not write "Who Says." It was actually written by Priscilla Rene and Eman. When I heard the song, I completely fell in love because I can relate to it and I know my fans can relate to it. I fought for this song, because I'm passionate about this song and what it does for my fans.

Selena,

My boys love the "Wizard of Waverly" place show. They want to know, if you were really a wizard, and had one spell to cast, what would be that spell be? Thank you, Owen & Evan -- Michael Gervace, Twinsburg

Owen & Evan,

I would use the rewind spell because it would be great to be able to go back and fix something if I mess up.

Selena,
 I am made fun of and so is my friend because we both wish to become performers like you. Were you ever tormented, made fun of, or bullied because of your dreams? -- Samantha Scholl

Samantha, 

I was bullied every second of every day in elementary and middle school. Obviously, people are going to bring you down because of your drive. But, ultimately, it makes you a stronger person to turn your cheek and go the other way. It's nice that you have a best friend to go through this with. I had a best friend to go through that with and it really helped me ignore negative things I was hearing. So, don't take no for an answer and keep going.

Selena,
As the parent of an eight-year-old, I love the message behind "Who Says." My daughter is an aspiring model/actress who has been signed to an agency so I would love to know how your family kept you so well grounded when your career started taking off? I really want my daughter to realize that while it is something special she gets to do it is still only a part of her life. -- Rebecca King, Parma

Rebecca,

My mom made it very clear that nothing in my life was going to change. A lot of people around me said that once I started to work on the Disney Channel, people would start looking at me differently. One thing was always perfectly clear though. My mother was not going to look at me any different. She still made me do chores, and school work. She has always reminded me that it is a privilege to get to do what I love to do. So, keeping that in mind, every day was just a normal day to me. I just feel lucky to do what I do.