I think I learned a really important lesson, as an actress, that hair and make-up is great, but the lack of it is better.

Any time you do a project you never really know how people are going to take it especially on TV. I think they used to be more forgiving with shows.

If you walk out of the house and think you feel great, or if someone tells you that you look amazing, believe it and just say thank you.

I feel like, as women and men and people on the planet, you just have to do the best with what life gives you.

When I came to Los Angeles, it was the first time that I ever felt like I belong somewhere. Not because it was wacky, but because people here understood what I felt like to perform, and there were other kids my age who wanted to do it. I didn't get looked at as God, you freak.

One day you retire, and you get a social life.

When I meet young girls, Im always like, Just do me one favour. Love what you look like right now - and remember I said it 10 years from now because its the greatest gift I can give.