Originally, I came from Texas, and we lived on - I guess you'd call it welfare, what we called relief.

The first time someone said, 'What are your measurements?' I answered, '37, 24, 38 - but not necessarily in that order.'

Adolescence is just one big walking pimple.

It's also selfish because it makes you feel good when you help others. I've been helped by acts of kindness from strangers. That's why we're here, after all, to help others.

You have to have faith that there is a reason you go through certain things. I can't say I'm glad to go through pain, but in a way one must, in order to gain courage and really feel joy.

Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.

You have to go through the falling down in order to learn to walk. It helps to know that you can survive it. That's an education in itself.