I always wanted to entertain. When I was little, I would sing in front of the mirror with a hairbrush or my sisters and I would make shows. I always wanted to be on TV.

I need to decide whether to apply for college or delay it for a couple of years while I pursue some more acting projects. Right now I'm trying to sort things out, so I can make the right choices.

When I was growing up I always wanted to be a waitress. My sister opened a restaurant in Mississippi, and I went down there and was a waitress for a few days. Let me tell you, I got it out of my system.

I loved school. But when I started 'Party of Five' in the fifth grade, I was taken out of school and tutored on the set.

It's more fun if you can control things like lighting and make special effects in the darkroom.

Do what you're passionate about.

I don't want to be a 'teen star' because so many people don't ever grow out of that.