I went to an ordinary school in New York City with no other actors. I learned to compartmentalise different parts of my life. I was one person at home and then another person at work and for that reason my career didn't challenge my family life.

Don't waste a minute not being happy. If one window closes, run to the next window- or break down a door.

I was Hannah Montana's mother ... Where did I go wrong?

It was my mom and I against the world. We lived in New York in this bohemian lifestyle where an extended group of artists and photographers were like my aunts and uncles.

I suffered from post-natal depression after Rowan was born. I had a healthy, beautiful baby girl and I couldn't look at her. I couldn't hold her, smile at her. All I wanted was to disappear and die.

I have a place in the Broadway community that can only be earned.

I could never, ever have an abortion.