I collect things that just look retarded.

My parents told us how they felt but never imposed their beliefs on us, although I appreciate I got a healthy sense of democracy from them.

When we had to do book reports, I would pick a book that no one read and just make it up and turn that in. I got praised for my imagination.

I would ask my parents something, but then go to my siblings. We were encouraged to bounce ideas off everyone.

I've always wanted to have a book published - it was a dream of mine, but the thought of actually writing a book made me feel really sick.

I didn't read at all until I was 12. I just couldn't. It was too frustrating.

I collect things that just look retarded.