There is a point in every young person's life when you realize that the youth that you've progressed through and graduate to some sort of adulthood is equally as messed up as where you're going.

And I love writing; I've been writing ever since I was seven.

I think everyone should follow their instincts, and go with what they feel, and follow their heart.

When I'm not working, I definitely I like waking up at noon.

But I've really learned you don't have to fit in. No matter where you go, you're always going to be you and if they don't like you for who you are, then what's the point of being someone else?

We are all searching for some form of family or foundation - for a place we can feel safe and secure.

A lot of the powerful religious leaders, from Jesus to Buddha to Tibetan monks, they're really talking about the same things: love and acceptable, and the value of friendship, and respecting yourself so you can respect others.