When you're writing a book, you don't want it to be overly trendy because you want people to enjoy it for years and refer back to it.

Purses are dreamt up by artists, not architects.

Being a good observer is a great tool to have as a writer, just taking the world in.

I try to never look back at how I dressed in the first few seasons of 'Laguna Beach' because it was pretty bad... head-to-toe bad.

Most of my friends all tend to work in restaurants part time, doing acting classes on the side.

My mother taught me to focus on being myself and not to worry what other people think about you. I know that as long as I'm a good person I'll stay on the right path. From my dad I learned that when someone tells you “No” it's only the beginning of a conversation. They both have always let me know that I can do anything I want to do as long as I don't give up. They are the most important role models in my life because they are exactly who I want to be when I grow up. They are supportive and understanding and I try every day to remember what they've taught me.

I think there is a niche for every market.