Being snubbed is not always a bad thing at awards shows because you end up getting a lot of people coming up to you and telling you how great you are.

Sticking up for ourselves in the same way we would one of our friends is a hard but satisfying thing to do. Sometimes it works.

When young girls are encouraged to explore what they find interesting, they grow up to be interesting women.

I had already made a decision early on that I would be a plain girl with tons of personality, and accepting it made everything a lot easier. If you are lucky, there is a moment in your life when you have some say as to what your currency is going to be. I decided early on it was not going to be my looks. I have spent a lifetime coming to terms with this idea and I would say I am about 15 to 20 percent there.Decide what your currency is early. Let go of what you will never have. People who do this are happier and sexier.

Keep your virginity for as long as you can, until it starts to feel weird to you. Then just get it over with.

If boys say something that's not funny, you don't have to laugh.

Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life.