I personally was driven to be an actor for the love of telling a story. It was very closely linked to being a reader as a kid and being transported by literature and art. It had nothing - zero - to do with anything resembling fame.

Belly buttons are cool!

I was always torn between wanting whatever I pictured as a typical high school experience and that being just a part I wanted to play. I've written about this, but one of those typical high school experiences was drill team. Like, I just really wanted to wear a uniform and get on the bus and be part of this group. As an only child, the idea of blending in - and literally everyone being in sync and not standing out at all - felt like kind of a fun family thing.

Once again, I've been thwarted by the massive difference between my vision of the successful me and the me I'm currently stuck with.

Perspective is the most important thing to have in life.

I've dated people who I thought were going to be a big deal in my life, and I've also spent long periods by myself.

Be truthful, say what you mean and mean what you say, don't ignore the given circumstances.