I got along better with the guys than with the girls. Only two girls came up to talk to me. Later I found out they were telling their boyfriends, 'If you talk to her, I'll kill you.' It's always rough with that high school thing.

I don't weigh myself - it's all about how I feel in my clothes.

I'm one that likes to collaborate. I love feeding off the creative energy, and it only makes me better.

I just get really bored with sticking to the norm and having the proper conservative image. That's just so not me.

I'm a risk taker and I've always been like that, especially when it comes to fashion.

Just the whole concept of burlesque, I've always been fascinated with it. I've always collected so many books about burlesque.

One day I hope to open a shelter of my own. I think it's really important to share my own story with women who've been abused, because going through that experience has led me to where I am today: It's given me the strength and motivation to be the best that I can be.