I want people to understand that there is a group of Christians out there who want to be more open and understanding and tolerant and loving of all kinds of people, even the people that don't believe in God at all.

A lot of kids are bullied because of their sexuality, and that breaks my heart, because they're going to have to - high school's hard enough to overcome. Middle school is hard enough to overcome when we get out of it. They say life is what you spend your time getting over because of high school, you know what I mean?

I had to cut a lot of things I wanted to keep [in The Art of Elegance]. I'm going to have to do a part two for sure.

I think, for me, I have to remember that I'm telling a story in some way.

If you can learn to love yourself and all the flaws, you can love other people so much better. And that makes you so happy.

A nice pair of Jimmy Choos never hurt anyone.

Norman, Okla. That's where my folks live, so it's home to me.