I've grown up with girls that are like Precious. I've grown up with people that are like everyone that I read about in that book. And so years later, when I was given the role, I just felt a huge responsibility to show the reality of that situation and to show that we're not making it up.

I think people look at me and don't expect much. Even though, I expect a whole lot.

I don't fixate on other people's opinions of my body.

If they hadn’t tried to break me down, I wouldn’t know that I’m unbreakable.

I complain about my life. I used to complain about boys or not being able to drive or failing a test. Now I complain about boys, not being able to drive, and leaving home so much.

Are you saying that I don't deserve love just because of the body I'm in? I wouldn't say that to you. That's horrible. I wouldn't do that to you. I deserve love. People like me deserve love because we are human.

It's like prom night for Hollywood. I'm really proud of myself for being here.