There's no quit in our family. Our dad was the chief proponent of that. [On the set] we were constantly telling each other, Stay true to the story, we know that we love each other, keep communication open. We knew how unique this was-you're doing a movie that really could be put out there all over the world, and you're telling this personal story about your family.

Community service has taught me all kinds of skills and increased my confidence. You go out there and think on your feet, work with others and create something from nothing. That's what life's all about.

Try to have as diverse group of friends as possible and don't get into the the clique scenario.

I have amazing friends who have led inspirational lives.

Young people can be the catalyst for starting the effort to redefine what's important in America.

When you start suppressing feelings at an early age, it hurts you down the road. Full expression of anger and pain is very important.

Life is the most exciting opportunity we have. But we have one shot. You graduate from college once, and that's it. You're going out of that nest. And you have to find that courage that's deep, deep, deep in there. Every step of the way.