Climbing trees is still one of my favorite things to do. A tree and a good book and I'm happy.

I like what looks good on me and, as a result, I don't find myself drawn to one specific designer all the time.

My mom always wanted me be a ballerina, and I was just adamant that I wanted to be a track star. I wanted nothing to do with ballet.

It's so hard to fight against someone who is stuck in what they believe whether you agree with it or not.

I remember thinking, in Kansas my name will be Evett - which is my middle name. I didn't want to explain to anyone how to say Em-a-yat-zee.

After high school, I had $2,000 saved, and I packed everything I could into my '95 Nissan Sentra with no air-conditioning, and I drove out to L.A.

Not long ago someone said I should shorten it to just Emma. But I really, really love my name. From as far as I can remember, my parents have taught me to be really proud of my name.