I think the main reason a lot of child stars don't make it is that it's hard to see someone as cute and then all of a sudden see them as having more depth.

Recently, I've really responded to books that bring the magic of childhood back to us as adults.

It's so normal for a teenager to dress in black -- and be real unhappy and stay in your room and say sarcastic things. How could something so normal be considered morbid?

I feel like some of the best talent is on TV right now, with the writing, acting and great directors.

I would love to fly privately, but unfortunately, I don't. I don't summer anywhere either.

To Craig's [ Brewer] credit, I felt totally safe on the set [of Black Snake Moan] . And because I felt safe, Sam[L.Jackson] had to protect me. He got upset at all the physical stuff Craig wanted me to do. When I start doing stuff like that, all the screaming and running, I kinda go out of my head. I'm not necessarily in my own body anymore.

There are a lot of theories about Shakespeare.