No matter what, I need to maintain my sense of self and always be true to who I am. And that while there are always going to be roadblocks along the way, you're going to be just fine, as long as you learn from each setback.

Wearing a corset, a ball gown, heels and a swan hat with wings to fight in the forest gave me a whole new appreciation for everyday clothes, because you really become that alter ego while wearing those costumes in those environments on the set. They just influenced everything you tried to do.

Everything for me has happened so quickly. I finished shooting 'The Blind Side' not this past June, but the June before, and all of sudden up to now, it seems like it's gone from zero to 60 for me. I feel so fortunate to be able to say that.

I loved the idea [of improvisation], but I'd never taken any classes or practiced it.

I love clothes, but I don't have a specific favorite, because I'm very much a fashionista.

My older siblings and I all work in 'the industry'. So obviously we have hectic schedules, but we make it work.

It truly is the power that you have deep within yourself that gives you the strength to pursue your dreams.