Get to Know Miranda Cosgrove
BY ANNE M. RASO
Birth Name: Miranda Taylor Cosgrove
Birthdate: May 14, 1993
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
Big “Discovery Moment”: When an agent walked up to her parents in a restaurant and asked if he could sign her, even though she was just three years old!
Debut Album: When Sparks Fly, released on April 27, 2010
Favorite Playstation Games: Guitar Hero and Rock Band
Favorite Activities: Shopping, having sleepovers and bicycling with friends
Biggest Secret: “I crashed a prom with one of my friends two or three years ago. Something happened at the last minute with her date, so I went in his place—she had a limo and an amazing dress for me to wear.”
Favorite TV Show: 30 Rock (she loves Tina Fey).
Person She Most Admires: Her mom (“I would have never been able to do this without her!”)
Why She Thinks iCarly Is Such a Big Success: “Because the show is silly at times…and is all about having a good time!”
Most Memorable Quote: "I love to eat. I'm a big foodie. There are cupcakes and candy all over my tour bus. I love going out to restaurants. My favorite is Mozza in L.A.; the squash blossom pizza is the best pizza you'll ever eat!"
PHOTO COURTESY OF AUTUMN DE WILDE.
