The point of my work is to make it clear that all youth can make 'big miracles' happen.

The unsaid message of that endless rack of juniors' pushup bras? No matter what size you are, it still isn't good enough.

I wouldn't call myself a geek, but I do sometimes teach Mommy and Daddy stuff about computers. And I do watch TV, but only informative programmes like the news and documentaries.

Hoping to instill my love of learning in other children, I taught my first class at a local elementary school the year my first book, 'Flying Fingers,' debuted; since then, I have spoken at hundreds of schools, classrooms and conferences around the world.

Mostly, I avoid worrying since the time spent doing it could be spent more constructively.

I was thrilled to be able to read at three. I just thought everyone loved reading as much as I did.

I realise I'm still a child, though I do feel older. I recently did an on-line test called 'What's Your True Age?' My result was 50-60 years old.