I carry my iPod everywhere. My favorite group is the John Butler Trio, an Australian jam band. The lead singer and guitarist writes amazing lyrics.

I've had marriage proposals, invitations to military balls and even a few prom offers from 18-year-old boys.

My entire purpose is trying to be the best in the game, and if that exudes beauty too, that's pretty powerful.

I like to read books and be alone; I'm not social butterfly person.

I am proud of who I am, and nobody's going to steal that.

All my life, since the time I was little, has been a long distraction. At least that is the way some people want to perceive it, but for me, it's given me a lot of strength.

Of course Seattle loves soccer. You can see from the men's Seattle Sounders team.