I have always loved reading. Ever since I was a young girl I had a book by my bed and would get lost in the world of make believe.

If you're on the cover of any magazine, you certainly get recognized more.

I grew up at the beach and I was always involved in beach clean-ups and caring for my environment.

I'm a bad dater. I'm the most socially awkward person, like carrying on conversations and stuff.

Anyway, he's gone. Which, as you know, is how I like my men.

I'm not a sexy person. I'm OK with it. I've never been the sexy girl. Whenever I've had a boyfriend, he's always been like, 'Oh, you're cute.'

I was young, and I think your mistakes sort of mold you. It was important for me to make that one. After that, I definitely made it a point to not let others get in the way of what I wanted to do. Whether it's a relationship or your family or friends, the people close to you should encourage you to work towards your dreams. That was an important lesson for me to learn.