What other people think of me is none of my business. Sometimes, it hurts my feelings, but I have to just keep going.

A lot of what's been written about me is not true: of my family history or my choices or my interests. Actually, I've never read anything written about me that was true. It's been completely crazy.

I knew I wanted to do something creative. I didn't think I'd have the luxury of doing something like that, because I didn't know anyone who had pursued anything they really adored, but I had dreams for singing or writing.

No matter how many people give me advice, I am going to do what my heart tells me to do

In New York I pretty much live in diners - I order French Fries, Diet Coke floats and lots of coffee.

I know now that it's really important to feel beautiful. There is a power to that.

Find someone who has a life that you want and figure out how they got it. Read books, pick your role models wisely. Find out what they did and do it.