I remember hearing stories from my mother and father about their parents and grandparents when they were taken off the reservation, taken to the boarding schools, and pretty much taught to be ashamed of who they were as Native Americans. You can feel that impact today.

Twilight' fans are great.

What I like about New York City is nobody cares. If they do, they don't ever approach. They just give you a 'What's up?' and that's it.

I feel like giving back is in my blood.

It's really surprising that what you put on paper, people will believe.

A couple of girls I've signed autographs for have just cried or broken out into tears.

Where I come from, there were traditions with my race and whenever you faced a curve in life, there was always a tradition.