The more conflict and contrast you have with a character makes it more interesting.
My mum always used to say to me that, out of her three boys, 'Chris, you were the girl!' I'd speak to her about far more things (than my brothers would) and far more things than she needed to hear about, too. I was a chatty kid.
Strong female leads are important.
Keeping an open mind is always important.
The closer you are to death, the more alive you feel.
For three years, I had embarrassing haircuts.